Tech Tips; Adjusting A Refrigerator Door - KitchenAid KBFC42FS Technical Education

ADJUSTING A REFRIGERATOR DOOR

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Pull the freezer drawer out.
3. On the door you are adjusting, remove the
T-15 stop screw from the bottom hinge pin.
4. Remove the 5/16˝ hex-head screw from
the door adjustment lock plate and remove
the plate.
Bottom Stop Screw
Door Adjustment
Lock Plate
Right Door Shown

TECH TIPS

Lock Plate Screw
5. Using a 1/2˝ open-end wrench, turn the
adjustable hinge pin 180° to adjust the
door up or down. NOTE: Make sure that
the flat sides of the hinge pin are oriented
properly so that the door adjustment lock
plate can be reinstalled properly (see the
left photo).
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Adjustable Hinge Pin