Electrical Requirements; Refrigerator Door And Drawer; Recommended Grounding Method; Freezer Door - Kenmore 596.6928 series Use & Care Manual

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that
cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or
removing a light bulb, turn the refrigerator to OFF. Press the Freezer
(Down Arrow) until a dash (-) appears in both the Freezer and
Refrigerator displays as shown. Disconnect the refrigerator from
the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the
refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the temperature
controls to the desired setting. See "Using the Controls."
FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
Cold Colder Cold Colder
7 is Coldest Recommended Setting 4
Recommended Setting 4
TOOLS NEEDED:
5_6", 3/8", 1/4"
hex head socket wrenches, 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 door(s), see
"Remove Door(s) and Hinges" and "Replace Door(s) 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 and Freezer Door
or Drawer Handles
Style 1 - Refrigerator Door with Freezer Door
Refrigerator Door
• To remove the handle, pull the trim pieces off each end of the
handle. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the handle screws.
Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching the handles. See
Graphic 2.
To replace the handle, align the handle on the door or drawer
as shown. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the handle with
the handle screws. Snap the trim pieces onto the end of the
handle.
Freezer Door
• To remove the handle, remove the two screws attaching the
handle to the top of the door. See Graphic 5-1.
• 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.
Style 2 - Refrigerator Door with Freezer Drawer
Metal handles
• To remove the handle, use
a
3/32" or 1/8" Allen wrench to loosen
the two setscrews located on the side of each handle. Pull the
handle straight out from the door or drawer. Make sure you
keep the screws for reattaching the handles. See Metal Handle
graphics 2 and 4.
• To replace the handles, reverse the directions.
Plastic handles
To remove the handle, slide the trim pieces to each end of the
handle and lift off. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the
handle screws. Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching
the handles. See Plastic Handle graphics 2 and 4.
To replace the handle, align the handle on the door or drawer
as shown. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the handle with
the handle screws. Using your hand, apply firm pressure on the
face of the trim and slide each trim piece toward the center of
the handle.
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