7
Installation
Notes
•There is a slight curve to
the freezer handle.
•For proper installation, be
sure handle is oriented as
shown.
To Install:
1. Align door handle clips slightly to the left of the
tabs attached to the freezer door.
2. Rotate the handle so the left base is flat against
the door.
Freezer Handle
Materials Needed:
• Gloves to protect hands.
• Phillips screwdriver.
• Plastic handle removal card (or
1
⁄32” thick plastic
card). Retain the card.
4. While firmly supporting the left handle base against
the door, align the right base of the handle with the
right tabs that are attached to the door.
5. Now, while firmly holding the handle at the left and
right bases, gently slide the handle towards the
right until the right base settles in. The handle
should now be flat against the face of the freezer
door at both the left and right bases.
6. With hands still firmly keeping the handle flat
against the freezer door, you may have to reverse
directions momentarily to assure clip/tab
Handle
Clip
Handle
Base
Door
Tab
3. Push the left handle
base against the left
door tab and slightly
to the right, just
enough to allow it to
hang unsupported.
Installing Front-Mounted Handles for
Stainless Steel Doors
1. Loosen lower door clip on door with
a phillips screwdriver.
2. Locate predrilled hole at base of
handle, and fit hollow end of
handle over lower door clip.
3. Fit other end of handle over upper
door clip and slide up as far as
possible.
NOTE: If top of handle does not fit
over top clip, loosen lower clip
further until fit can be
accomplished.
4. Insert phillips screwdriver into
predrilled hole at base of handle
to tighten screw. Insert plastic
button plug into hole.
5. Repeat above steps to install
other handle.
engagement. Then firmly slide the handle to the
right until it clicks. The audible “click” indicates
that the fastening clips are securely interlocked.
To Remove:
1. At the right end, flex the handle base away from
the surface of the freezer drawer. Simultaneously
slide the door handle removal card that came with
your refrigerator under the right side base of the
handle. Slide the card to the line indication or until
it stops, which will be approximately 1
1
⁄2”.
2. With both hands, firmly grasp the handle towards
the right base.
3. Slide towards the left, lift and remove from the
surface.