Refrigerator Door(S) And Drawer - Kenmore 596.6533*601 Use & Care Manual

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, a
#2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
IMPORTANT:
Your refrigerator has a standard door with a freezer door
(Style 1) or freezer drawer (Style 2). Follow the instructions
specific to your model.
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 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
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.
Style 2
To remove the handle, remove the three screws attaching the
handle to the edge of the door. See Graphic 2.
To replace the handle, align the holes in the handle with the
holes in the door. Insert a screw in each of the holes. Tighten
the screws. See Graphic 2.
Remove Door and Hinges
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw
Style 1
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.

Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer

Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift it
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
4. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so it opens from
the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the
door, see "Replace Door and Hinges."
Cabinet
1. Remove hinge screws from handle side and move them to
2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move
Refrigerator door
1. Remove the refrigerator handle assembly as shown in
2. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side
3. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the
4. Attach the refrigerator handle to the opposite side of the
5. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until hinges and freezer
Freezer door
1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts
2. Remove freezer door handle seal screw. Move to opposite
3. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as
4. Attach handle to opposite side of freezer door.
5. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until bottom hinge is
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.
graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
Hinge graphic.
Reverse Door(s) (optional)
Door Stop Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.
them to opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic 1-2.
Graphic 2. Keep all parts together.
of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 6.
refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 4.
refrigerator door. Replace the handle trim as shown in
Graphic 2.
compartment door or drawer are in place.
together. See Graphic 5-1.
side of freezer door.
shown. See Graphic 4.
installed on product.
Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
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