Danby Desighner DUF177A1WDB Owner'S Use And Care Manual Download

Page: 5 / 24

Freezer Door

Tools Needed:

⁵⁄₁₆

" hex-head socket wrench,

³⁄₈

" hex-head socket

wrench, Phillips screwdriver, flat 2" putty knife.

IMPORTANT:

■

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).

■

If you only want to remove and replace the door, see the “Remove
Door and Hinges” and “Replace Door and Hinges.”

■

Before you begin, press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to
turn off cooling, and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins
from door.

Remove Door and Hinges

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 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 from 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 2.

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 3.

5. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the four hex-head

hinge screws.

Door

1. Remove the hinge hole plug from the top of the door.

2. Remove the door stop from the bottom of the door.

3. 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.

4. Using the screws removed in Step 2, fasten the door stop bracket

to the bottom of the door.

5. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the bottom hinge is in

place.

Handle

Move the door handle from one side of the door to the other.

1. Loosen setscrews located on side of handle at each end. See

Graphic 1.

2. Remove handle from grommets.

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the grommets from the door.

4. Position the grommets on the opposite side of the door and

reinstall.

5. Position the handle over grommets on the opposite side of the

freezer door.

6. Ensure grommets are fitted into handle holes.

7. Tighten the upper and lower setscrews with hex key provided. Do

not overtighten setscrews.

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. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

3. Reset the control. See “Using the Control.”

4. Return all removable door parts to door and food to freezer.

Hex-head hinge screws

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.