Kenmore 21.7 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator - White ENERGY STAR Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 7)

Remove the Doors

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Open both doors. Remove the base grille by pulling up on

the bottom outside corners.

See Graphic 1

3. Close both doors and keep them closed until you are ready

to lift them free from the cabinet.

4. Use a ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench to remove the top left

hinge as shown.

See Graphic 2

IMPORTANT: Do not remove either screw A.

5. Lift freezer door straight up off bottom hinge.

See

Graphic 3

IMPORTANT: Rest the door on its side on a soft, clean

surface, such as a towel, blanket or piece of cardboard. This

will help avoid damaging the door.

6. Remove top right hinge as shown.

See Graphic 4

IMPORTANT: Do not remove either screw A.

7. Lift the refrigerator door straight up off bottom hinge.

IMPORTANT: Rest the door on its side on a soft, clean

surface, such as a towel, blanket or piece of cardboard. This

will help avoid damaging the door.

8. It may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinges to

move the refrigerator through a doorway. Both bottom

hinges have similar construction.

■ If necessary, disassemble the hinges as shown.

See

Graphic 5

IMPORTANT: To aid in door alignment and closing,

there is a shim located between the hinge and the

cabinet. When the hinge is removed, the shim may fall

out of place. If this occurs, set the shim aside so it can

be put back in place when the hinge is reconnected

later.

Replace the Doors and Hinges

1. Replace both bottom hinges, if removed. Make sure the shim

is between the hinge and cabinet. Tighten screws.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the top

hinges are being replaced. Do not depend on the door magnets

to hold the doors in place while you are working.

2. Align and replace the top left hinge as shown.

See

Graphic 2

. Tighten screws.

3. Replace the refrigerator door by lifting the door onto the

bottom right hinge.

4. Align and replace the top right hinge as shown.

See

Graphic 4

. Tighten screws.

5. Replace any adjustable door or utility bins.

6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Leveling and Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers — one on the

right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or

if you want the doors to close more easily, adjust the

refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:

1. Move the refrigerator into its final location.

2. Remove the base grille to locate the two leveling screws,

which are part of the front roller assemblies on each side.

See Graphic 6

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator

takes some weight off the leveling screws and rollers. This makes

it easier to adjust the screws.

3. Use a ¹⁄₂" hex-head socket wrench to adjust the leveling

screws. Turn the leveling screw to the right to raise that side

of the refrigerator or turn the leveling screw to the left to

lower that side. It may take several turns of the leveling

screws to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

See Graphic 6

4. Open both doors again and check that they close as easily

as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the

rear by turning both leveling screws to the right. It may take

several more turns, and you should turn both leveling screws

the same amount.

5. Use a bubble level to check the leveling of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Whenever you need to move the refrigerator, turn the

leveling feet to the right until they are no longer touching the

ground. This will allow the refrigerator to roll more easily.

Door Alignment

A refrigerator that is not level from side-to-side may appear to

have doors that are not properly aligned. If the doors appear

this way, use the instructions in the previous section to check the

leveling.

The doors are designed to be slightly different heights when the

refrigerator is empty, in order to account for the weight of food

that will be placed on the doors. If the doors are still not aligned

after checking the leveling and loading the refrigerator with

food, follow the steps below to adjust the door alignment.

1. Locate the alignment screw on the bottom hinge of the

refrigerator door.

See Graphic 7

2. Use a ⁵⁄₁₆" wrench to turn the screw. To raise the refrigerator

door, turn the screw to the right. To lower the door, turn the

screw to the left.

3. Check that the doors are even at the top and bottom. If

necessary, continue to turn the alignment screw until the

doors are aligned.

4. Replace the base grille.

NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

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