FRIGIDAIRE 240400107 - Manual (Page 9)

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Door Removal and Reversal Instructions
(continued)
TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
1. Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door.
2. Remove button plug using edge of putty knife.
3. Remove screw on side of refrigerator door and remove handle.
4. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown in figure 3.
TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE:
1. Secure side of handle to door and replace plug button.
2. Secure handle to top of door.
REMOVING STAINLESS STEEL DOORS AND HANDLES
Use care when using tools near surface of stainless steel doors to avoid scratching.
To Remove Doors
Stainless steel doors are not reversible. Follow these steps to remove doors.
1. Remove toe grille and top hinge cover.
2. Remove top hinge and lift freezer door off of center hinge pin. Set door
aside.
3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for
reassembly. Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin.
4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside.
5. Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and loosening
two outside screws enough to allow hinge to slide out.
6. Remove bottom hinge. Reinsert two outside screws in holes and tighten.
7. Reverse steps 1 - 6 to reinstall doors
To Remove Handles
1. Firmly hold freezer handle while loosening set screws with 3/32” allen
wrench. Remove freezer handle.
2. Repeat step 1 for refrigerator door.
Figure 3 - Handle Reversal
Refrigerator Door Without Trim
Typical Handle