Refrigerator Doors And Drawer - Maytag MFI2269DRM User Instructions

All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included
later in this section after "Final Steps."
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈" and ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrenches; a
³⁄₃₂" or ¹⁄₈" hex key; #2 Phillips screwdriver; and a flat-blade
screwdriver.
Remove and Replace Handles
Style 1
1. Using a ³⁄₃₂" or ¹⁄₈" hex key, loosen the two setscrews located
on the side of each handle. See Style 1 Handle graphics 1
and 2.
2. Pull the handle straight out from the door or drawer. Make
sure you keep the screws for reattaching the handles.
3. To replace the handles, reverse the directions.
Style 2
To Remove Handles:
1. Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly, slide the handle up
and pull the handle straight out from the door. See Style 2
Handle graphics 1 and 2.
To Replace Handles:
1. Position the handle so that the large holes in the mounting
clips are down and align the holes with the door studs.
2. Rotate the handle so that the mounting clips are flat against
the door and slide the handle down to engage. See Style 2
Handle graphics 1 and 2.
Remove Doors and Hinges
IMPORTANT: Remove food and any adjustable door or utility
bins from doors.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift
them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door
while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the
door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are
working.
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Refrigerator Doors and Drawer

3. Starting with the right-hand side door, remove the parts for the
top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator
door from the bottom hinge pin.
4. Remove top hinge cover from left side refrigerator door.
Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the hinge by
wedging a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail between
the two sections. See Connections graphic.
5. Disconnect the water line by pulling back on the locking collar
while pulling the water line out of the water line connector. See
Connections graphic.
6. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the left-hand side door from the bottom hinge pin.
7. Remove the base grille. Remove the two screws fastening the
base grille to the cabinet, and set the screws aside. Grasp the
grille and pull it toward you.
8. Using a ³⁄₈" hex wrench, remove the leveling leg brackets from
the bottom of the cabinet. Keep screws for later use.
Replace Doors and Hinges
1. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.
2. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom
Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door
while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door
gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are
working.
3. Align the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door
aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all
screws.
4. Reconnect the wiring plug on top of the left-hand side
refrigerator door.
5. Reconnect the water line by pulling back the locking collar
ring while firmly pushing the water line into the connector.
6. Check for leaks. Replace the top hinge covers.