How To Install And Remove Handles - Kenmore 596.53462302 Guía Para El Uso Y Cuidado

How to install and
remove handles
For easier installation, some
refrigerators may have been delivered
with the handles off. Please see the
interior of the fresh food section to
locate the handle assembly. In case
future transport of the refrigerator is
necessary, the removal instructions have
been included here for your
convenience.
Handle design may vary from
refrigerator to refrigerator. Please
reference the instructions for the
appropriate handle design below.
INSTALLING FRONT-
MOUNTED HANDLES
1. Remove two 1 " hex nut screws from
⁄
4
bottom of door.
2. Align door handle with
top and bottom sets of
door clips, and slide
down until screw holes
on bottom of handle
match with door screw
holes.
3. Insert 1 " hex nut screws
⁄
4
previously removed into
screw holes at bottom of
handle section.
4. Snap trim over bottom
portion of handle and
retainer on bottom door.
5. Repeat instructions 1-4
to install other handle.
REMOVING FRONT-
MOUNTED HANDLES
1. Remove handle trim with a very small
flat-blade screwdriver.
IMPORTANT: Wrap blade of
screwdriver with masking tape to
avoid damaging refrigerator.
2. Remove two handle
base screws.
3. Pull handle up and
out to release from
refrigerator. Fit may
be tight.
4. Repeat instructions 1-3 to remove
other handle.
INSTALLING FULL-
LENGTH EXTRUDED
HANDLES
1. Release top door
trim by removing
Phillips screws from
top of fresh food
door.
➢ Retain Phillips screws for later
replacement.
2. Align notches on back of handle with
retaining clips on doors. Insert clips
into notches
and slide
handle down
until it contacts
bottom trim.
3. Replace top door trim
with Phillips screws
retained from trim
removal.
4. Repeat instructions
1-3 to install other
handle.
REMOVING FULL-LENGTH
EXTRUDED HANDLES
WARNING
To avoid possible injury and damage
to property, tape decorative panels
(some models) securely into place
before removing door handles.
1. Release top door trim
by removing Phillips
screws from top of
fresh food door.
➢ Retain Phillips
screws for later
replacement.
2. Grasp handle firmly
with both hands and
slide handle upward
approximately 3 " to
⁄
4
release.
3. Repeat instructions
1-3 to remove other handle.
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