GE PFE28 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 25

installation instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)
REMOVE THEREFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont}
Note: for proper installation later, please follow the next step
carefully.
r_ Remove the tape and keeping the door as
straight as possible, open the door to 90 ° then lift
straight up to remove it,
Lift up & off
center hinge
Open Door to 90 _'
REMOVE OPPOSITE DOOR
Follow the same procedure on the opposite door, There
are no wires or water lines on the opposite side
[_IREMOVE CENTER HINGE (if necessary)
Remove the 3/8" screws securing the center hinge to the
cabinet,
Use T20 driver to remove outboard screw
Remove
cen[er screw
Loosen Outer
screws
r REINSTALLINGTHEREFRIGERATOR DOORS
Reverse steps 1 through 4 to reinstall refrigerator, follow
details below for critical alignments,
r_Reinstail center hinge first and torque the screws to 65
in-lbs. With the LH door at 90 ° to the front of
the case, lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge,
Ensure that the door and hinge align correctly,
r_Rotate doors closed and make sure moveable center sealing
portion of the door aligns with the striker,/fthe door will not
self:close after reinstalling, remove door, turn door upside
down, check alignment mark and arrow; (there is an
alignment mark on the door closure mechanism,/t
corresponds to an alignment arrow on the plastic ring, Rotate
door closure mechanism to align mark and arrow, reinsta#
door),
lign fiats with tab.
Underside OF
Fresh Food Door
If door cannot be installed at 90 ° follow steps below:
1. install door at 180 ° to case front
2. If space limits opening door to less than 180", then:
a) Remove door, carefully turn door upside down.
b) Check alignment of door closure mechanism shaft on
underside of door. The flats on the shaft should correspond
to alignment tab on plastic ring or mark on bottom end cap.
c) If shaft is not aligned to tab/mark, using 5/32" Allen wrench,
rotate door closure mechanism shaft counterclockwise
for right door and clockwise for left door. Then align
flat with tab/mark.
d) Install the door at 90 _'.
Securely tape the door shut with masking tape or have a
second person support the door. Reinstall the top hinge and
torque the screws to 65 inqbs.
r_Be sure to reinstall the ground wire and strain relief to the top
hinge,
rD1Reinstall hinge cover, NOTE: Ensure wires are not pinched or
under screw bosses before tightening screws,
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