Door Removal - Kenmore 253.17202 Series Use & Care Manual

First Steps
CAUTION
To allow door to close and seal properly,
DO NOT let food packages extend past
the front of shelves.
To install the handle clips to the basket:
1. Place the basket on a firm,
flat surface.
2. With the narrow side of the handle
clip on the inside of the basket, snap
the handle clip to the recessed area
in the basket.
3. Once the inside surface snaps in
place, continue the process by rolling
the handle clip slightly outward
and pressing down firmly to snap
onto the outside surface. If installed
incorrectly, the handle clip will not
lay flat.

Door Removal

If door must be removed:
1. Gently lay the unit on its back, on a
rug or blanket.
2. Remove 2 base screws and base panel.
3. Remove wire from clips on bottom of
cabinet if required.
4. Unplug connector, if required, by
holding the cabinet connector in place
and pulling the door connector out.
5. Remove bottom hinge screws.
6. Remove plastic top hinge cover.
7. Remove screws from top hinge.
8. Remove top hinge from cabinet.
9. Remove door and bottom hinge
from cabinet.
10. To replace door reverse the above
order, and securely tighten all screws
to prevent hinge slippage.
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