FRIGIDAIRE 240400102 - Manual (Page 7)

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Door Removal and Reversal Instructions
(continued)
NOTE: Some models have “pocket” handles, which are recessed into the sides of the door. On these models, only the
hinges will need to be reversed.
TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door.
2. Remove short trim piece by sliding trim straight up and off of handle
bracket.
3. Remove screw attaching top of handle to door.
4. Magnetic Nameplate Models: Gently pry magnetic nameplate frame from
door. Remove nameplate from its frame, turn frame upside down and
install in old handle holes. Insert magnetic nameplate into frame.
Self-Adhesive Nameplate Models: Gently peel off nameplate from door
and reapply over old handle holes.
TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:
1. Reinstall handle on opposite side, using same hole as nameplate.
2. Attach handle to bottom of door.
3. Slide trim piece straight down onto handle bracket.
TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door.
2. Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up
and off of dovetail button.
3. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side, using the
same holes as nameplate.
4. Magnetic Nameplate Models: Use putty knife to gently pry magnetic
nameplate frame from door. Remove nameplate from its frame, turn frame
upside down and install in old handle holes. Insert magnetic nameplate
into frame.
Self-Adhesive Nameplate Models: Use putty knife to gently peel off name
plate from door and reapply over old handle holes.
TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:
1. Start with handle offset away from door. Place top of handle over dovetail
button, swing handle into an upright position and pull downward, locking it
into place.
2. Secure bottom of handle with two screws removed earlier.
TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door.
2. Remove button plug and screw on freezer door side and remove handle.
TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:
1. Secure side of handle to door and replace button plug.
2. Secure handle to bottom of door.
NOTE: To remove freezer handle, refer to figure 3 on page 9.