To Replace Doors; To Reverse Doors; Connect Ice Maker Supply Line - Kenmore 59671003100 Use & Care Manual

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4. Remove freezer door by lifting door off bottom
hinge.
• Models have an internal
support
rod(A) installed
in
the hinge socket of door. Remove and retain for
later replacement.
5. Remove center
hinge bracket(A)
and shim(B)
by
removing
screws(C)
using Phillips
screwdriver.
A--_
(
*--B
6. Remove toe grille and bottom
hinge cover. Both snap
7. Remove bottom
hinge(A)
and shim(B)
with 3/8" hex nut
driver. Remove
hinge pin(C). Remove
and retain all
round washer shims(D),
if present.
B
To Reverse
Doors
If you wish to reverse doors on unit, call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME sm(1-800-469-4663),
to schedule
a service
appointment.
This visit will be free of charge
if
appointment
is made within three months
of purchase
date.
To Replace
Doors
1.
Replace
bottom hinge and shims.
Replace
bottom
hinge pin in bottom hinge bracket in hole outside of
cabinet,
along with all washer shims retained from
hinge
removal.
2.
Replace
center hinge bracket,
and shims.
3.
Assemble
top hinge, hinge shim(s),
and positioning
shim together.
Attach loosely to cabinet to allow for
door clearance.
4.
Place freezer door on bottom
hinge pin.
5.
Replace
center hinge pin with hex nut driver. Make
sure fit is tight. Replace
round shims and door
closure.
6.
Tighten down top hinge. Use a dime at top to space
door W16"(18 mm) from cabinet.
7.
Handle side of door should
be approximately
Vs"
(3 mm) higher than hinge side. Door will
become
level when it is loaded with food.
Note:
If not proceeding
with Connect
Ice Maker
Water
Supply
Line, continue
with section
entitled
Leveling
Refrigerator.
1/8"
_,
(3 mm)----
1/16"
(18 mm)
Connect
Ice Maker Supply
Line
1
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before connecting water supply. After
connecting water supply,connect power.
CAUTION
Observe
the following
to avoid property
damage:
• Verify that bypass cartridge
has been removed
and
replaced
with water filter in water filter assembly.
• Make sure water pressure
to water
valve is
between 20 and 100 pounds
per square
inch.
• Tighten
adapter fitting and nuts with pliers and
wrenches.
Do not overtighten.
• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary
before returning
refrigerator
to normal
location.
After 24 hours check again for leaks.
IMPORTANT
• Before connecting
water
supply,
contact
a plumber
to
connect
copper tubing to household
plumbing
in
compliance
with local codes and ordinances.
• Do not use a piercing-type
or 3/16" saddle
valve!
Both reduce water flow, become
clogged
with time and
in addition,
may cause
leaks if repair is attempted.
The
correct
type of shut-off valve requires
a ¼" hole to be
drilled
in the water supply
pipe before valve
attachment.
• Do not install copper tubing in area where temperatures
drop below 32°F (0°C).

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