Maytag MBF2562HEW - Manual (Page 6)

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Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, a
#2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
IMPORTANT:
■ Your refrigerator may have a standard reversible refrigerator
door (Style 1) with either a freezer door or freezer drawer, or
French doors (Style 2). Follow the instructions specific to the
door style of your model.
■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after “Final Steps.” The graphics
shown for the standard door (Style 1) are for a right-hand
swing refrigerator (hinges factory installed on the right).
■ If you only want to remove and replace the doors see
“Remove Doors and Hinges” and “Replace Doors and
Hinges.”
■ Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and
remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from the
doors.
Remove and Replace Refrigerator Door Handles
Style 1–Standard Door
Front Mount Handle
■ To remove the handle, remove the screw attaching the trim to
the upper end of the handle. Using a flat-blade screw driver
wrapped in masking tape, pry the trim piece from the lower
end of the handle. Then, remove the screws attaching the
handle to the door. See Front Mount graphic 2.
■ To replace handle, reverse directions.
Side Mount Handle
■ To remove the handle, remove the four screws attaching the
handle to the side of the door. See Side Mount graphic 2.
■ To replace the handle, align the holes in the handle with the
holes in the door. Then, insert a screw in the upper hole at
each end of the handle. Next, insert a screw in the lower
holes. Tighten the screws. See Side Mount graphic 2.
Style 2–French Doors
Metal Handles
■ Using a ³⁄₃₂" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located
on the side of each handle. Pull the handle straight out from
the door. Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching the
handles. See Metal Handle graphic 1.
■ To replace the handles, reverse the directions.
Plastic Handles
■ To remove the handle, grasp the lower part of the handle
firmly, slide the handle up and pull the handle straight out
from the door. See Plastic Handle graphic 1.
■ To replace the handle, Position the handle so that the large
holes in the mounting clips are down and align the holes with
the door studs. Rotate the handle so that the mounting clips
are flat against the door and slide the handle down to
engage. See Plastic Handle graphic 1.
Remove Door and Hinges
Style 1–Standard Door
Freezer drawer models
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the refrigerator 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 gasket
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. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
4. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom
Hinge graphic.
Freezer door models
1. Unplug refrigerator 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 gasket
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. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
4. Remove the center hinge pin and remove the hinge screws as
shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free
from the cabinet.
5. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom
Hinge graphic.
⁵⁄₁₆ " Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw