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Electrical Requirements
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.
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical
connection.
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 A fused, grounded electrical
supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that
cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or
removing a light bulb, press and hold TEMP SETTING for
3 seconds to turn off cooling, and then disconnect the
refrigerator from the electrical source.
Refrigerator Door
Tools Needed: 5/16" hex-head socket wrench, 3/8" hex-head
socket wrench, flat 2" putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
Depending on the width of the opening, you may need to
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remove the handle or door to move the refrigerator into the
house.
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
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included later in this section after "Final Steps." The graphic
may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
Before you begin, turn the control off and remove food and
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adjustable door or utility bins from door.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to lift the refrigerator door.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Remove and Replace the Handle
To Remove the Handle:
1. Loosen the setscrews located on the side of handle at each
end. See "Handle" graphic.
2. Remove the handle from the grommets.
To Replace the Handle:
1. Place the handle onto the grommets, making sure the
grommets are fitted into the handle holes.
2. Tighten the upper and lower setscrews with the hex key
provided. See "Handle" graphic. Do not over-tighten the
setscrews.
Remove Door and Hinges
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift it
free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door
magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in "Top Hinge"
graphic.
4. Lift the refrigerator door free from the lower hinge and
cabinet and set aside.
5. Remove the 4 hex-head hinge screws and bottom hinge
assembly. See "Bottom Hinge" graphic.
Reverse Door (optional on some models)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in
the opposite direction, continue with "Reverse Door (optional on
some models)" instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see
"Replace Door and Hinges."
Cabinet
1. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top
and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown
in Graphic 2 in "Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal"
section.
2. Remove the bottom hinge pin from the hinge bracket.
3. Remove the decals covering the holes on the opposite side
of the bottom hinge.
4. Reinstall the bottom hinge pin in the alternate hole in the
hinge bracket. See Graphic 3 in "Door Swing Reversal and
Handle Removal" section.
5. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the 4 hex-
head hinge screws.
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Hinge screws
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