Refrigerator Doors - Kenmore 106.6118 series Use & Care Manual

Complete the Installation
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Flush the water system. See "Prepare the Water System."
NOTE: It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin
producing ice.

Refrigerator Doors

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆ " hex head socket wrench, #2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆ " open-end wrench, flat 2"
putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from
doors.
If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see "Remove
Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and Hinges."
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after "Final Steps."
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Remove Doors and Hinges
⁵⁄₁₆" Hex head hinge screw
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the
bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.
3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until
you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.
4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.
5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center
Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom
Hinge graphic.
Reverse Doors (optional)
IMPORTANT:
If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the
opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing
the doors, see "Replace Doors and Hinges."
Depending on your model, the door handles may extend from
the door or be cut into the door. The instructions for moving the
handles when reversing the door swing do not apply to models
that have handles cut into the doors.
Door Stop Screw
Door Handle Sealing Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Cabinet
1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆ " hex head hinge screws from handle side and
move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1­1.
2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move
them to opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic 1­2.
Door Hinge Hole Plug
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Round-Head Handle Screw
Shoulder Handle Screw