Door Reversal; Door And Hinge Replacement - KitchenAid Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual

Door Reversal (on some Architect
IMPORTANT:
Stainless steel refrigerator doors are not reversible.
If you want to reverse your non-stainless steel doors so they
open from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not
reversing the doors, see "Door and Hinge Replacement."
You must first remove the handle from panel series
refrigerator doors to reverse the door swing.
Door Stop Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Cabinet
1. Remove the hinge screws from handle side and move them
to opposite side (see Graphic 1-1).
2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top with flat
blade screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape and move
them to opposite side hinge holes as shown (see
Graphic 1-2).
Refrigerator door
1. Remove refrigerator handle assembly including the mounting
posts and screws. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 2).
2. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side
of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 5).
3. Remove door stop from bottom edge of refrigerator door.
Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see
Graphic 3).
4. Attach door handle mounting posts to opposite side of the
door.
5. Position refrigerator handle over mounting posts as shown
(see Graphic 2). Drive two set screws in sides of handle.
6. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and freezer
compartment door are in place.
Door Reversal (Panel Series)
(Graphics are included later in this section.)
1. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs with flat blade of
screwdriver wrapped in masking tape. Move to opposite side
of cabinet (see Graphic 1-2).
2. Remove the hinge screws. Move to the opposite side of
cabinet (see Graphic 1-1).
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the door stop and door
cap located on the bottom edge of the refrigerator
compartment (see Graphic 4).
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove top door cap.
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Series models)
Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
5. Remove in. hex-head screws from top door extension.
Reverse top door extension so notched corner turns in
toward interior of door (see Graphic 2).
6. Remove side door trim and handle trim by tapping bottom
edges upward with a soft rubber mallet. Trim will slide up and
release from door (see Graphic 3).
7. Replace bottom door cap and install door stop on opposite
side of door.
8. Using the alternate side door trim, shipped with the
refrigerator, align notches on trim with metal mounting tabs
on side of door. Slide trim down until it locks into place. Tap
top of trim with rubber mallet to ensure snug fit.
9. Install handle by aligning handle notches with metal mounting
tabs on side of door. Slide handle down until it locks. Tap top
of handle with rubber mallet to ensure snug fit.
10. Using a Phillips screwdriver, install top door cap.

Door and Hinge Replacement

NOTE: When reversing panel series door, use alternate top hinge
shipped with refrigerator.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. 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.
2. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown (see Top
Hinge Graphic). Do not tighten screws completely.
3. Line up the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door
aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all
screws.
Final Steps
1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are
in place. Reinstall top hinge cover (see Top Hinge Graphic).
2. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
3. Reset the controls (see "Using the Controls" section).
4. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to product.