Handle Installation And Removal - Kenmore W10686857A Use & Care Manual

Complete the Installation
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTES:
Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the
first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to
completely fill ice container.
For models with a water dispenser, flush the water system.
See "Water Dispenser."

Handle Installation and Removal

Parts Included: Refrigerator door handles (2),
Freezer drawer handle (1)
Tools Needed: ¹⁄₈ " Hex key wrench
Install Door Handles
NOTE: Handle mounting setscrews are preinstalled inside the
handle.
1. Remove the handles from the packaging inside the
refrigerator.
2. Open a refrigerator door. On the opposite door, place the
handle on the shoulder screws with the setscrews facing the
adjacent door.
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A. Shoulder screws
B. Setscrews inside the handle
3. Firmly push the handle toward the door until the handle
base is flush against the door.
4. While holding the handle, insert the short end of the hex key
into the upper hole and slightly rotate the hex key until it is
engaged in the setscrew.
5. Using a clockwise motion tighten the setscrew just until it
begins to contact the shoulder screw. Do not fully tighten.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to fasten the lower setscrew.
7. Once both setscrews have been partially tightened as
instructed in the previous steps, fully tighten both setscrews.
IMPORTANT: When the screws feel tight, tighten them an
additional quarter-turn. The handle is not properly installed
without this extra tightening.
8. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to install the other handle onto the
adjacent refrigerator door.
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