Tighten Door Handle Kenmore Refrigerator

Unfortunately most kenmore refrigerators do not allow you to adjust the door by itself.

Tighten door handle kenmore refrigerator.

To tighten the handle there are some set screws below the handle on the right and left side. How to fix a loose refrigerator door drawer handle. Once both setscrews have been partially tightened as instructed in the installation instructions fully tighten both setscrews using the 1 8 hex key provided. Then tighten the mounting bolts down going into the front of the freezer push the handle in place and then tighten the set screws down.

Open the refrigerator door and hold it open. If the door on your kenmore refrigerator is not properly aligned it may not close properly causing serious problems with cooling efficiency and effectiveness. How to tighten the handles. How to tighten the refrigerator door on a kenmore elite adjust feet.

If you have a. Earned 130 226 community points in kenmore december 22nd 2008. When the screws feel tight tighten them an additional quarter turn using the hex key. Single door and double door models.

Unscrew these set screws and pull the handle off. Because of the weight of the unit have a friend. The handle is not properly installed without this extra tightening. You have to adjust the bottom of the fridge to ensure the entire unit is level.

To may need to get another person to assist you in order to release the handle from the brackets. Most refrigerator door handle allen screw sizes are 3 32 or 1 8 you may also need a 10 mm socket and ratchet next open the refrigerator door side that has the loose handle or damaged handle.