Leveling And Door Closing; Door Alignment - Kenmore 7937 - 22.1 cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual

LEVELING AND DOOR CLOSING
To avoid vibration_ the unit must be leveled. If necessary adiust
the Leveling Legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor.
The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door
closing.
Your refrigerator has two Front Leveling Screws - one on the
right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady
or you want the doors to close more easily_ adjust the
refrigerator's flit using the instruction below:
1. Plug refrigerator power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet.
Move the refrigerator into its final position.
2. Remove the base grille. See BASE GRILLE iNSTRUCTiONS.
The two Leveling Screws are located on the bottom of the
refrigerator on either side.
3. Insert a flat screwdriver in slots to adjust the Leveling Screws.
Turn the leveling screw clockwise to raise the side of the
refrigerator or counterclockwise to lower it. It may take
several turns of the Leveling Screw to adjust the tilt of the
refrigerator.
NOTE: Having some push against the top of the refrigerator
takes some weight off the Leveling Screws. This make it easier
to adjust the screws.
DOOR ALIGNMENT
If the space between your doors is uneven_ follow the
instructions below to align the doors.
1. Gently pry off: the refrigerator door Top Hinge Cover with
a fiat head screwdriver and remove. Loosen the Top Hinge
Bolts using a lOmm or ]3/3 2 -in. Socket wrench or open-end
wrench.
2. Have someone hold the freezer door so the space between
the two door is even_ and the top hinge bolts.
3. Replace the Top Hinge Cover.
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4.0pen both doors again and check to make sure that they
close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the
rear by turning both Leveling Screws clockwise. It may take
several more turns_ and you should turn both Leveling Screws
the same amount.
5. Replace the base grille.
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