Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Manual page 5

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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 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere 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, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator
or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then
disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you
are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source
and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control
depending on the model) to the desired setting.
Base
To remove the base grille:
1. Open both refrigerator doors.
2. Place hands along the ends of the grille, with your thumbs
along the top. Push in with your thumbs and pull up on the
bottom.
NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille
after cleaning.
To replace the base grille:
1. Open the doors.
2. Line up the grille support tabs with the metal clips.
3. Push the grille firmly to snap it into place.
TOOLS NEEDED: 1/4in., 1/2in., and
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in. hex-head socket
wrenches, a flat-head screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver.
IMPORTANT:
• Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug
refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any
adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
It may only be necessary to remove either the door handle or
the doors to get your product through the doorway of your
residence. Measure the door opening to determine whether
to remove the refrigerator handles or the doors.
Handle Removal (optional)
1.
2.
3.
Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide
top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle. Lift trim
pieces off shoulder screws (see Graphic 1).
Remove handle screws and handles.
Move refrigerator into place. Replace handles as shown (see
Graphic 1).
Door Removal
1.
2.
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Open both refrigerator doors. Remove the base grille by
pulling up on the bottom outside corners (see Graphic 2).
Close both doors and keep them closed until you are ready to
lift them free from the cabinet.
3.
4. Remove top left hinge cover and screws as shown (see
Graphic 3). Do not remove screw 1.
5. Carefully lift freezer door straight up off bottom hinge (see
Graphic 4).
6. Remove top right hinge cover and screws as shown (see
Graphic 5). Do not remove screw 1.
7. Carefully lift refrigerator door straight up off bottom hinge (see
Graphic 4).
8. It may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinge to move
the refrigerator through a doorway. Both bottom hinges have
similar construction.
• Disassemble the hinges as shown (see Graphic 6). Do not
remove screw 1.
Door and Hinge Replacement
1. Replace both bottom hinges, if removed. Tighten screws.
2. Replace the freezer door by carefully lifting the door onto the
bottom left hinge.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the top
hinges are being replaced. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.
3. Align and replace the top left hinge as shown (see Graphic 3).
Tighten screws.
4. Replace left hinge cover.
5. Replace the refrigerator door by carefully lifting the door onto
the bottom right hinge.
6. Align and replace the top right hinge as shown (see
Graphic 5). Tighten screws.
7. Replace hinge cover.
8. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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