Handle Removal; Removing And Replacing Refrigerator Doors - Kenmore 795.5101 Series Use & Care Manual

HANDLE REMOVAL (TYPE 2)
• Grasp the handle tigthtly with both hands and slide the
handle up (this may require some force).
• The keyhole slots on the back of the handle allow
the handle to separate from the mounting screws
• Then pull the handle torwards you.
It may take some force to assemble or
diassemble the handles.
Screws
mounted
on door
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
.
Keyhole slots
on back of
handle
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WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
• Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator
before installing. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
• Do not put hands or feet or other objects into the
air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator.
You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.
• Be careful when you work with the hinge, base
grille, and stopper. You may be injured.
REMOVING AND REPLACING
REFRIGERATOR DOORS
Before removing the doors, remove the base grille.
See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference.
To remove the right (refrigerator) door:
(1)
(3)
Type 1
1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw
(1).
2. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry back the hooks
(not shown) on the cabinet underside of the cover (2).
Lift up the cover.
3. Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise . Lift the top hinge
(4) free of the hinge lever latch (5).
NOTE: Regardless of hinge lever type, removal process is
the same.
4. Lift the door from the lower hinge pin.
5. Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching
surface.
When lifting the hinge free of the latch,
be careful that the door does not fall forward.
(2)
(4)
(5)
(3)
Rivet
(4) (5)
Type 2