Kenmore 596.6931 Series Use & Care Manual page 7

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TOOLS NEEDED: m6 , y8 , 1/4" hex head socket wrenches, a
#2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
IMPORTANT:
Your refrigerator has a standard door with a freezer door
(Style 1) or freezer drawer (Style 2). Follow the instructions
specific to your model.
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after "Final Steps." The graphics
shown are for a right-hand swing refrigerator (hinges
factory installed on the right).
If you only want to remove and replace the door(s), see
"Remove Door(s) and Hinges" and "Replace Door(s) and
Hinges."
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and
remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from the
doors.
Remove and Replace Refrigerator and Freezer Door
or Drawer Handles
Style 1 - Refrigerator Door with Freezer Door
Refrigerator Door
• To remove the handle, pull the trim pieces off each end of
the handle. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the handle
screws. Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching the
handles. See Graphic 2.
To replace the handle, align the handle on the door or
drawer as shown. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the
handle with the handle screws. Snap the trim pieces onto the
end of the handle.
Freezer Door
To remove the handle, remove the two screws attaching the
handle to the top of the door. See Graphic 5-1.
To replace the handle, align the holes in the handle with the
holes in the door. Insert a screw in each of the holes. Tighten
the screws.
Style 2 - Refrigerator Door with Freezer Drawer
Metal handles
• To remove the handle, use
a
3/32"
or 1/8"
Allen wrench to
loosen the two setscrews located on the side of each handle.
Pull the handle straight out from the door or drawer. Make
sure you keep the screws for reattaching the handles. See
Metal Handle graphics 2 and 4.
• To replace the handles, reverse the directions.
Plastic handles
To remove the handle, slide the trim pieces to each end of
the handle and lift off. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the handle screws. Make sure you keep the screws for
reattaching the handles. See Plastic Handle graphics 2
and 4.
To replace the handle, align the handle on the door or
drawer as shown. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the
handle with the handle screws. Using your hand, apply firm
pressure on the face of the trim and slide each trim piece
toward the center of the handle.
Remove Door(s) and Hinges
5/_6" Hex Head Top Hinge &crew
Style 1
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the freezer door closed until you are ready to lift it
free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the 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.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
4. Remove the center hinge pin and remove the hinge screws
as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door
free from the cabinet.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift
it free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the 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.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
4. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom
Hinge graphic.
Reverse Door(s) (optional)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so it opens from
the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the
door, see "Replace Door and Hinges."
Door Stop Screw Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Flat-Head Handle Screw Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Cabinet
1. Remove hinge screws from handle side and move them to
opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.
2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and
move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown in
Graphic 1-2.