Maytag M8TXEGFBS - Manual (Page 7)

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5. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the
bottom front of the refrigerator.
6. Using a hex head socket wrench, remove the two
⁵⁄₁₆" hex
head hinge screws attaching the bottom hinge to the cabinet
and remove the hinge from the bottom of the refrigerator
door.
NOTE: For 21 cu ft models, remove both the Bottom Hinge
assembly and the leveling foot.
7. Lower the refrigerator door from the Center Hinge.
8. Remove the washer from the bottom of the Center Hinge pin.
9. Using a hex head socket wrench, remove the three screws
from the center hinge and remove the hinge. Set aside.
Reverse Doors and Hinges (optional)
IMPORTANT:
Your refrigerator has handles that either extend from the door or
cup handles which are recessed into the doors. If your model has
cup handles, disregard instructions pertaining to moving the
handles to the opposite side.
■ See complete graphics later in these instructions.
Reverse Center Hinge
1. Remove the three screws (that match the exterior finish) from
the handle side and use them to fill the holes created when
the hinge screws were removed.
2. Using the three
⁵⁄₁₆" hex head hinge screws, removed in
Step 9, insert two screws halfway into the holes, leaving
space to insert the Center Hinge.
3. Slide the center hinge, from the right, onto the screws, insert
the third screw, and tighten all screws completely.
NOTE: Make sure the washers are in place on both the top
and bottom pins of the center hinge.
A. Clips
A. Washer
A. Center hinge
B.
⁵⁄₁₆ " Hex head hinge screws
A
A
A
B
A. Screws matching exterior finish
A.
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex head hinge screws
B. Washers
Door Handle
Screw Hole Plug
Round-Head
Handle Screw
A
A
A
B