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Freezer Door
Tools Needed:
⁵⁄₁₆
" hex-head socket wrench,
³⁄₈
" hex-head socket
wrench, flat 2" putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
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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 door (hinges factory installed on the right).
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If you only want to remove and replace the door, see the “Remove
Door and Hinges” and “Replace Door and Hinges.”
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Before you begin, turn the control off, and remove food and
adjustable door or utility bins from door.
Remove Door and Hinges
Hinge screws
1. Unplug freezer 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 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.
4. Lift the freezer door free from the bottom hinge and cabinet and set
aside.
5. Remove the four hex-head hinge screws and bottom hinge
assembly. See Bottom Hinge graphic.
Reverse Door (optional on some models)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in the
opposite direction, continue with “Reverse Door (optional on some
models)” instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see “Replace
Door and Hinges.”
Cabinet
1. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and
move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in
Graphic 1.
2. Remove the bottom hinge pin from the hinge bracket.
3. Remove the decals covering the holes on the opposite side of the
bottom hinge.
4. Reinstall the bottom hinge pin in the alternate hole in the hinge
bracket. See Graphic 2.
5. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the four hex-head
hinge screws.
Door
1. Remove the door stop from the bottom of the door.
2. Move the door stop to the opposite side making sure that the hole
in the door stop bracket is aligned perfectly with the hole in the
door for the bottom hinge pin.
3. Using the screws removed in Step 1, fasten the door stop bracket
to the bottom of the door.
4. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the bottom hinge is in
place.
Replace Door and Hinges
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten
screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are
being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door
in place while you are working.
2. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top Hinge
graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.
Final Steps
1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in
place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge graphic.
2. Using the provided decals, cover the remaining holes located on
the opposite side from the bottom hinge.
3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
4. Reset the control. See “Using the Control.”
5. Return all removable door parts to door and food to freezer.
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.
WARNING
