Handle Installation - Maytag ACD2234HR*ACD2238HT Series Service

Installation

Handle Installation

If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of the
fresh food section or attached to the back of your refrig-
erator. Remove and discard handle packaging and tape.
Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator.
Please reference the appropriate instructions for your
model.
Front Mount Handle with Extensions
Materials Needed
• Gloves to protect hands
• Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic door handle removal card (or
card), retain the card
Attach Extensions to Handle:
1. Align handle and
extension as shown.
2. Place extension in
handle opening.
3. Apply slight pressure
to both sides of the extension piece.
4. Slide extension until it stops on inside edge of
handle.
To Install:
1. The handles are to be oriented
as shown.
2. Align front mount door handle
clip with the door tabs.
3. Ensure the handle clips are
positioned slightly above the
door tabs.
1 " thick plastic
⁄
32
Handle
Clip
Door
Tab
4. Rotate the handle so that the
handle is flat against the door.
5. Push the handle down against the upper
door tab just enough to allow it to hang
unsupported.
6. Align bottom of handle with lower door
tab. Press upper handle end to door
surface and firmly grasp lower end of
handle. Gently slide handle upward until
bottom of handle settles on door surface,
then reverse direction, sliding down-
ward to almost engaging tab with clip.
7. Grasp the handle firmly and slide down
until it clicks. The audible click indicates
fastening clips are securely interlocked.
To Remove:
1. Flex the handle away from the door panel.
Simultaneously place door handle removal
card underneath the base of the lower
handle. Insert the card to the line or until
it stops.
2. Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly
and lift to remove.
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