Service manual

Component Teardown
6-17
Freezer Exterior Components
Door Handle Removal
The door handle is secured with setscrews to the handle
mounting shoulder screws that are fastened into the front
of the door assembly.
To remove the handle, use a 3/32” allen wrench and
extract the setscrew located in each handle standoff.
Pull handle assembly from door assembly.
(See Figure 6-34)
Use a 5/32” allen wrench to extract the screw located
inside the handle standoff, that secures the handle
standoff to the handle.
Kickplate Removal
The kickplate is secured with two screws to the lower
front of the unit.
To remove the kickplate, extract the screw from each end
of the kickplate with a phillips head screwdriver.
(See Figure 6-35)
Door Hinge and Door Assembly Removal
The door assembly is secured to the unit frame by an
upper and lower hinge assembly.
To remove the door assembly:
1. Gently lay freezer on its back on a soft clean
surface.
2. Remove kickplate.
3. Lift plastic cover off upper hinge assembly.
(See Figure 6-36)
4. Using a 3/8” socket or wrench, extract the two bolts
securing the upper hinge to the unit frame.
5. Using a 3/8” socket or wrench, extract the two bolts
securing the lower hinge to the unit frame. Use a
phillips head screwdriver to extract the remaining
screw from the lower hinge assembly.
(See Figure 6-37)
6. Lift the door assembly off of the unit frame.
Figure 6-35. Kickplate Removal
Kickplate
Screws
Figure 6-37. Lower Hinge Removal
Figure 6-36. Upper Hinge Removal
Bolts
Upper
Hinge
Hinge
Cover
Figure 6-34. Handle Removal