Maytag MBF2258XEW Use & Care Guide - Page 6

Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer TOOLS NEEDED hex head socket wrench, a Torx®† T20 screwdriver, a #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver. Remove Door and Hinges IMPORTANT: Standard Door ■ Your refrigerator may have a standard reversible refrigerator door with either a freezer door or freezer drawer, or French doors. Follow the instructions specific to the door style of your model. Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw ■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after "Final Steps." The graphics shown for the standard door 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 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 Door Handles Freezer drawer models 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Keep the refrigerator 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 parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom Hinge graphic. Freezer door models Standard Door ■ To remove the handle, remove the screw attaching the trim to the upper end of the handle. Using a flat-blade screwdriver 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 Graphic 2. 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. ■ To replace handle, reverse directions. French Doors Style 1 Handles ■ Using a or ¹⁄₈" hex key, loosen the two setscrews located on the side of each handle. Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching the handles. See Style 1 Handle, graphic 1. ■ To replace the handles, reverse the directions. Style 2 Handles ■ To remove the handle, grasp the lower part of the handle firmly, slide the handle up and pull the handle straight out from the door. See Style 2 Handle, graphic 1. ■ To replace the handle, position the handle so that the large holes in the mounting clips are down and align the holes with the door studs. Rotate the handle so that the mounting clips are flat against the door and slide the handle down to engage. See Style 2 Handle, graphic 1. 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. 5. Remove the base grille by grasping the grille firmly with both hands and pulling it toward you. 6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom Hinge graphic. French Doors WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet. NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working. †®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 6