Maytag MRT118FFFM Use & Care Guide - Page 8
Reverse Top Hinge - Contour Door Models Only, Install Refrigerator Door, Install Freezer Door
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5. Remove the plug covering the hole on the opposite side of the door, where the refrigerator door handle will be installed, and discard the hole plug. 3. Fasten the top hinge to the opposite side of the cabinet, inserting the screws only halfway, so you will be able to replace and align the freezer door later. A B C 6. Remove the shoulder screw and its washer from the left-hand side of the door and fasten it into the hole that was behind the cap. 7. Place the handle on the shoulder screw and push the handle toward the door until the mounting base is flush against the door. 8. Fasten the top of the refrigerator handle to the top of the refrigerator door. A A hex-head hinge screws B. Top hinge pin C. Plastic spacer Replace Doors and Hinges IMPORTANT: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working. Install Refrigerator Door 1. Insert the hinge pin into the bottom hinge of the refrigerator door, and then fasten the hinge to the cabinet. Do not tighten completely. B A. Flat-head handle screws B. Setscrew 9. Cover the remaining hole with the hole plug (provided). 10. Remove door hinge hole plug from the refrigerator door. Move to opposite side. 11. Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on the opposite side of the refrigerator. Reverse Top Hinge - Contour Door Models Only 1. Remove the screw attaching the hinge pin to the hinge. Turn the hinge over so that it is pointing in the opposite direction. 2. Place the plastic spacer beneath the hinge so that it will be between the hinge and the cabinet, making sure the holes are aligned. B B A C C A A. Plastic spacer B. Hinge pin screw C. Hinge pin 8 2. Place the washer on top of the bottom hinge pin. 3. Place the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge pin. 4. Measure the distance from the bottom of the refrigerator door to the floor. The distance should be approximately 1⁴⁄₅" (4.6 cm). NOTE: If necessary, loosen the bottom hinge, without removing the screws. Adjust the door to the correct height and fully tighten the screws. Install Freezer Door 1. Place washer on the upper hinge pin of the center hinge. 2. Place the freezer door on the upper hinge pin of the center hinge. 3. Insert the top hinge pin into the drilled hole in the top of the freezer door. Do not tighten the screws completely. 4. Align the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws. NOTE: The distance between the doors should be approximately ³⁄₄" (19 mm). Final Steps 1. Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect the power. 2. Reset the controls. See "Using the Controls." 3. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to refrigerator.