With the other hand, use pliers to insert the snap ring on the middle hinge of the inner door section as shown. With one hand, lift up both the inner and outer door sections to raise them at the middle hinge (opening the door can make lifting easier). Turn the leveling legs counterclockwise to raise them or clockwise to lower them. Level the refrigerator by using a wrench or a flathead screwdriver. Remove the screws on the kick plate (some models do not have a kick plate, only follow this step if it is applicable). Insert one at a time until the doors are aligned. The new french door model comes with two or three snaps (depending on the model). After the unit is leveled, insert the snap rings on the hinge pin of the refrigerator door to raise the lower door. For new models, 2006 and above, snap rings are used to allow more precise door alignment. Older models of french door solely rely on the leveling feet to align the refrigerator doors.
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The second step is to insert snap rings on the hinge pin of the refrigerator door for precise alignment.įor your convenience, please visit our Manuals and Documents page to download a copy of your owner's manual. The first step is to level the unit from left to right, using a level across the top of the cabinet.
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Note: Due to the wide variety of french door models, we recommend that you refer to the owner's manual for specific model instructions.įrench door models (either three doors or four doors), have more steps in the leveling process. Place a level on the top of the refrigerator doors to determine if the individual doors need additional leveling. If you prefer to lower freezer compartment you ned to turn the leveling leg counter-clockwise to align with the refrigerator compartment door. Level the door by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the groove of the RIGHT leveling leg. If the refrigerator compartment door is lower than the freezer compartment door, we need to level it.
If you prefer to lower freezer compartment you need to turn the leveling leg counter-clockwise to align with the refrigerator compartment door. It may take several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the freezer compartment. Turn the leveling leg clockwise to raise the freezer compartment door. Having someone push backward against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off of the leveling legs. Level the door by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the groove of the LEFT leveling leg. The side-by-side model has two leveling screws, one on the right, and one on the left. Remove the kick plate to access the leveling screws.
Remove the screws on the kick plate grille (some models do not have a kick plate, only follow this step if it is applicable). To access the leveling feet, the lower cover must be removed. The wheels and leveling feet are always located behind the lower cover (also called a kick plate or toe grille). Open both the refrigerator and freezer doors. If the freezer compartment door is lower than the refrigerator compartment door, we need to level it. Which side of the refrigerator is lower than the other? Freezer Lower Than Refrigerator Refrigerator Lower Than Freezer Use a level on top of your refrigerator to verify if it is leveled. If the refrigerator is not leveled, unsteady, vibrating, or the doors are not closing properly then we need to level it.
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