RS5290000 Rev. 0 86 April 1998
Kit Instructions
All Models
Important
Use cardboard spacers carefully. Spacers must be
reused to provide correct clearance at top and bottom
edges of each door.
8. Use masking tape to place two cardboard spacers
on front surface of doors flush with top edge. Place
spacers approximately 2 inches (51 millimeters) in
from handle side of door and 2 inches (51
millimeters) from hinge side of door.
9. On extruded handle models, check top trim fit by
aligning end of top trim against handle cap. On non
extruded handle models, check top trim fit by
aligning end of trim with handle-side edge of door.
10. Install top door trim. There may be some
interference between top trim and top handle trim.
If there is interference, complete the following steps:
• Remove upper and lower handle trim from both
doors by grasping trim along inside edge of trim
and pulling forward.
• Remove inserts above and below each handle.
Discard inserts.
• Replace upper and lower handle trim by
snapping in place. Confirm trim is flush with
handle.
Peel off 1 1/2 inches (38 millimeters) of backing.
Place trim firmly against inside of door and against
back of door. After checking placement, peel off
backing and press into place.
11. Remove cardboard spacers and replace spacers on
front surface of doors flush with bottom edge. Place
spacers approximately 2 inches (51 millimeters) in
from handle side of door and 2 inches (51
millimeters) from hinge side of door.
Important
Bottom trim covers only section of bottom door surface in
front of hinge. Do not overtighten screws.
12. Check bottom trim fit by aligning trim with holes in
bottom of door and against handle. Insert screws
and tighten.
13. Remove cardboard spacers from doors.
14. On non dispenser models, remove nameplate by
placing putty knife covered with masking tape under
nameplate and pulling forward. Discard nameplate.
Important
If installing 1/16 inch (2 millimeter) panels, refer to
"1/16 inch (2 millimeter) Panels" section. If installing
1/4 inch (6 millimeter) panels, refer to "1/4 inch (6
millimeter) Panels" section.
Important
• Rounded edge of trim must be installed toward front
of door. Channel holds and frames 1/16 inch
(2 millimeter) panels or 1/4 inch (6 millimeter)
retainers.
• Permanent, double-sided tape is used to attach
some trim pieces to refrigerator. Before removing
paper backing, check placement of trim pieces on
refrigerator. Trim pieces may be damaged if
adjustment or removal is attempted after
installation.
• Top trim covers only section of top door surface in
front of hinge.
Cardboard Spacers
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