Installation, Freezer handles – Maytag MBF1956HEB User Manual
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3. Locate handle trim in literature pack and
install over top and bottom of handle, as
illustrated.
• Secure top handle trim with remaining
screw removed in step 1.
• Snap bottom trim over bottom portion
of handle.
To Remove:
1. Remove top handle trim by removing top
handle screw.
• Retain trim and screw for later
replacement.
2. Pry bottom handle trim from handle with
screwdriver flat blade wrapped in
masking tape.
• Retain trim for later replacement.
3. Remove two hex head screws.
• Retain screws for later replacement.
Side Mount Handle
Materials Needed:
• Phillips screwdriver
To Install:
1. Remove screws from the side of the
door.
2. Align the side mount handle with the
predrilled holes in the door panel.
3. Insert the screws in the sequence as
shown.
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Installation
4. Ensure the door handle is snug to the
door panel.
To Remove:
Reverse installation procedure.
Upper
Handle
Lower
Handle
1
3
2
4
Notes
• There is a slight curve to
this style of 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 Handles
Partial-Width Handle
Materials Needed:
• Phillips screwdriver
To Install:
1. Install handle by fastening with
screws removed from edge of door.
• If reversing freezer door, remove
door plugs from top edge of door
and insert into screw holes.
To Remove:
1. Remove handle screws with Phillips
screwdriver and retain screws for
later use.
Front Mount Freezer Handle
Materials Needed:
• Gloves to protect hands.
• Phillips screwdriver.
• Plastic handle removal card (or
1
⁄
32
” thick plastic
card). Retain the card.
Handle
Clip
Handle
Base
Door
Tab