Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTES

When reversing doors:

• Re a d t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s a l l t h e w a y t h r o u g h b e f o r e

starting.

• L o g o b a d g e , h a n d l e s , p l u g s a n d r i g h t h i n g e c o v e r

are included inside the refrigerator (some models).

• P l a c e t h e s c r e w s b y t h e i r r e l a t e d p a r t s t o a v o i d

using them in the wrong places.

• P r o v i d e a n o n - s c r a t c h i n g w o r k s u r f a c e f o r t h e

doors.

CAUTION

Lifting Hazard. Single person lift can cause injury.

Use assistance when handling, moving or lifting the

refrigerator doors.

NOTE: When removing door, to prevent damage to

door and electronics carefully place the door in a

proper location.

NOTE: The lower door hinge pin and hinge are

keyed and must be matched correctly for the

door to self close properly. Please follow directions

carefully.

Freezer door is heavy. Use bot h hands t o secur e t he

door before lifting.

WARNING

To el i m in a t e t he r i sk o f e l ec t r i c sho c k o r i n ju r y d u r i n g

installation, you must first unplug the refrigerator

before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions

can result in electrical shock.

REVERSI NG THE DOOR (on some models)

REM OVE THE REFRI GERATOR D OORS

A. Ta pe t he d oo r sh ut w i t h m a ski ng t a pe.

B. Re m o v e r i g ht a nd l ef t h i ng e c o v e r s o n t o p o f

the refrigerator using a Phillips screwdriver.

C. Using a 5/ 16” socket/ ratchet driver, remove

the bolts securing the top hinge to the

cabinet. Lift the hinge straight up to remove.

D. Re m o v e t h e t a p e a n d t i lt t h e f r e s h f oo d d o o r

away from the cabinet. Lift the door off of

the center hinge pin.

E. Set the fresh food door on a non-scratching

surface with the inside up.

For Models With a Freezer DRAWER:

F. Using a 1/4” Allen wrench,

remove the hinge pin

from the hinge bracket.

Th e hi n ge p in w i ll b e used

again on the opposite side.

G. Using a 5/16” socket/

ratchet driver, remove the

bolts securing the center

hinge to the cabinet.