GEAppliances CFE28TSH Technical Service Manual page 17

To close correctly to the cabinet, the hinge
pin must be properly aligned with the lower hinge.
1. With the left side door at 90 degrees+ to the
front of the case, lower the refrigerator door
onto the center hinge. Ensure that the door and
hinge align correctly.
2. Rotate the door closed and make sure the pin
on top of the articulating mullion engages
the guide located at the top of the fresh food
compartment.
3. Install the top hinge, water line, strain relief,
ground wire, and connect the wire harnesses.
Install the hinge cover.
If the door will not close after reinstalling, it will
be necessary to remove and turn the door upside
down, and check the alignment mark and arrow.
Rotate the door-closure mechanism hex head screw
to align mark and arrow, and reinstall the door.
Turn the closer pin on the right door
counterclockwise, and the one on the left door
clockwise.
Using a 5/32 in. Allen wrench (some may be 1/4 in.
with the arrow on the hinge bushing, making sure
the purple mark is facing the arrow. Turn the closer
pin on the right door counterclockwise and the one
on the left door clockwise.
With the pin set properly in this location, the door
can now be remounted on the lower hinge with the
door 90 degrees to the cabinet.
Remember a level refrigerator is necessary for
getting the doors perfectly even. If you need
help, review the previous section on leveling the
refrigerator.
When
the left
door is
lower than
the right
door.
A If you open the freezer door, you can see
the center hinge.
Insert 1/4" Allen wrench into the shaft of the
B
center hinge.
C Adjust the height by turning clockwise
or counterclockwise. When you turn
counterclockwise, the door will move up.
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When
the left
door is
higher than
the right
door.
Adjustment
point
RAISE