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5. Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water 

line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn 
the compression nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise 
to completely tighten. Do not overtighten.

6. Check connection by pulling on copper tubing. Attach copper 

tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp. Turn on water 
supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

Complete the Installation

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard 
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely 
fill the ice container.

Refrigerator Door and Drawer

Graphics are included later in this section.

Remove and Replace Handles (Architect

® Series)

1. Using a

 ³⁄₃₂" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located 

on the side of each handle. See Graphics 2 and 4.

2. Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep 

the screws for reattaching handles.

3. To replace the handle, reverse the directions.

Remove Handles (Panel Series)

IMPORTANT:

Remove the door from refrigerator before removing handles.

You must remove the handles to remove the decorator panels 
or to reverse the door swing.

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the top door cap. See 

Graphic 3.

2. Tap the bottom edge of the refrigerator door handle upward 

with a rubber mallet.

3. Handle will slide up approximately 

³⁄₄" (19.05 mm) and release 

from the door.

Replace Handles (Panel Series)

1. Make sure the bottom door cap is installed. See Graphic 5.
2. Align handle notches with metal mounting tabs on the side of 

the door. Slide the handle down until it locks.

3. Tap the top of the handle with a rubber mallet to ensure a snug 

fit.

4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, reinstall the top door cap.

Remove Door and Hinges

IMPORTANT:

Remove food and any adjustable door bins or utility bins from 
doors.

All graphics referenced in the following instructions are 
included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw

TOOLS NEEDED: 

⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, #2 

Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift it 

free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door 
while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door 
gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are 
working.

3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge 

Graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

4. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the 

Bottom Hinge Graphic.

Reverse Door (Architect

® Series)

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so they open 
from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing 
the doors, see “Replace Door and Hinges.” 

Cabinet

1. Remove the hinge screws from handle side and move them to 

opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.

2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape, 

remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and 
move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in 
Graphic 1-2.

Refrigerator door

1. Remove the refrigerator handle assembly including the 

mounting posts and screws. Keep all parts together. See 
Graphic 2.

2. Remove the door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite 

side of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 5. 

A. Plastic water line
B. Water valve inlet port

C. Compression nut

D. Copper tubing

E. “P” clamp

B

A

C

D

E

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Door Stop Screw

Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Flat-Head Handle Screw

Door Handle Seal Screw Front

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