KITCHENAID 2302428 - Manual (Page 6)

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Refrigerator Doors
Remove Handle (Architect ® Series)
Graphics are included later in this section.
NOTE: These instructions are for the Architect
® Series doors with
curved handle only.
1. Using a
¹⁄₈" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located
underneath each handle.
2. Pull handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep
screws for reattaching handles.
Remove Doors and Hinges (all models)
IMPORTANT:
■ Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
■ Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from
doors.
■ If you are only removing and replacing the doors, the
instructions are the same regardless of door style.
■ If you have a standard or contour door and are also going to
reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the
appropriate door style.
■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after “Final Steps.”
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex-Head Hinge Screw
TOOLS NEEDED:
⁵⁄₁₆
" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver,
⁵⁄₁₆
" open-end wrench, flat 2"
putty knife.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom
front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.
3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until
you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.
4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.
5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center
Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic.
Reverse Doors (optional on some models)
IMPORTANT:
■ Architect ® Series doors with curved handle are not reversible.
■ If you want to reverse your standard or contour doors so they
open from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not
reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges” later in
this section.
Standard Door
Graphics are included later in this section.
Cabinet
1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head hinge screws from handle side and
move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.
2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move
them to opposite side hinge holes as shown. See
Graphic 1-2.
Freezer door
1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts
together. See Graphic 2.
2. Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as
shown. See Graphic 3.
3. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of
freezer door as shown. See Graphic 4.
4. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as
shown. See Graphic 5.
5. Position handle on opposite side of freezer door. Assemble
handles on door as shown. See Graphic 2.
6. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator
compartment door are in place.
Standard Contour Architect ® Series
Door Stop Screw
Door Handle Sealing Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Door Hinge Hole Plug
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Round-Head Handle Screw
Shoulder Handle Screw