Kenmore 103.311849 Refrigerator User Manual


 
Complete the Installation
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Flush the water system. See "Prepare the Water System."
NOTE: It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin
producing ice.
TOOLS NEEDED: %e" hex head socket wrench, 12 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, 5/_e"open-end wrench, flat 2"
putty knife.
IM PORTANT:
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from
doors.
If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see
"Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and
Hinges."
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after "Final Steps."
Remove Doors and Hinges
1.
2.
5_6" Hex headhinge screw
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the
bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.
3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until
you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: 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.
4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.
5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center
Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic.
Reverse Doors (optional)
IM PORTANT:
If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the
opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing
the doors, see "Replace Doors and Hinges."
Depending on your model, the door handles may extend from
the door or be cut into the door. The instructions for moving
the handles when reversing the door swing do not apply to
models that have handles cut into the doors.
Door Stop Screw
Door HandleSealing Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Door Hinge Hole Plug
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Round-Head HandleScrew
Shoulder Handle Screw
Cabinet
1. Remove _e" hex head hinge screws from handle side and
move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.
2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and
move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown in
Graphic 1-2.
Freezer Door
1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts
together. See Graphic 2.
2. Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as
shown in Graphic 3.
3. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side
of freezer door as shown in Graphic 4.
4. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as
shown in Graphic 5.
5. Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door.
Assemble handles on door as shown in Graphic 2.
6. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and
refrigerator compartment door are in place.
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