Maytag MBF1956HEB - Manual (Page 7)

6
Installation
Reinstallation of the Doors
1. Install hinge assemblies:
• Install top hinge loosely with 5 ⁄
16
” hex head
screws.
• Install center hinge with Phillips screws.
• Freezer door models: Install bottom hinge with
3 ⁄
8
” hex head screws.
2. Freezer door models: Insert bottom
hinge pin.
• Locate bottom hinge hole closest to
outside edge of cabinet, and insert
bottom hinge pin. Replace any door
shims, if present.
3. Freezer door models: Place hinge
side of freezer door on bottom hinge
pin and hold freezer door upright
while installing center hinge pin with
5 ⁄
16
” hex head driver.
• Replace plastic sleeve.
• Replace any applicable door shims.
• Make sure the hinge pin is installed tightly.
4. Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center
hinge pin.
5. While holding refrigerator door
upright, tighten down top hinge
with
5 ⁄
16
” hex head driver and
replace hinge cover.
Door Reversal
In some installations, reversing the door swing allows
for more convenient access to stored items. Both
doors can be reversed on freezer door models and the
fresh food door is reversible on freezer drawer models.
1. Remove door(s) (see page 4).
2. Transfer cabinet plugs and cabinet
screws to opposite side of cabinet.
• Remove cabinet plugs with flat
blade of screwdriver tip wrapped
in masking tape.
• Remove center mullion screws
with 5 ⁄
16
” hex head screwdriver.
• Freezer door models: Remove bottom mullion
screws with 3 ⁄
8
” hex head driver.
3. Transfer door stops from bottom edge of fresh food
door and freezer door, if applicable, to opposite
side of door edge.
• Use a Phillips screwdriver
for removal and installation.
4. Install handles (see pages
6-9).
5. Reinstall the door(s).
Handles
If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of
the fresh food section or attached to the back of your
refrigerator.
Remove and discard handle packaging and tape.
Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator.
Please reference the appropriate instructions for your
model below.
Fresh Food Handles
Standard Front Mount Handle
Materials Needed:
• Phillips screwdriver
•
5 ⁄
16
” hex head driver
To Install:
1. Remove 1 ⁄
4
” hex head screws from
door face with hex head driver, and
Phillips screw from top of door.
• If reversing door, remove door
plugs from opposite side of door and
insert in screw holes.
2. Align handle holes with screw holes on
door face and secure with two door face
screws from step 1.
To avoid possible injury and damage to property:
• Place doors on a nonabrasive surface protected by
towels or rugs while working directly on doors.
CAUTION