GE PWE23 User Manual

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REINSTALLING THE
REFRIGERATOR DOORS
Reverse steps 1 through 4 to reinstall refrigerator
doors, follow details below for critical alignments.
A
Reinstall center hinge
first and torque the
screws to 65 in-lbs. With
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front of the case, lower the
refrigerator door onto the
center hinge. Ensure that
the door and hinge align correctly.
B
Rotate doors closed and make sure moveable
center sealing portion of the door aligns with the
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reinstalling, remove door, turn door upside down,
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corresponds to an alignment arrow on the plastic
ring. Rotate door closure mechanism to align mark
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Securely tape the door shut with masking tape or
have a second person support the door. Reinstall
the top hinge and torque the screws to 65 in-lbs.
C
Be sure to reinstall the ground wire and strain
relief to the top hinge.
D
Reinstall hinge cover. NOTE: Ensure wires are not
pinched or under screw bosses before tightening
screws.
3
REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR
DOORS (cont)
Note: For proper installation later, please follow
the next step carefully.
F
Remove the tape and keeping the door as
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straight up to remove it.
REMOVE OPPOSITE DOOR
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There are no wires or water lines on the opposite
side.
4
REMOVE CENTER HINGE (if necessary)
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to the cabinet.
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5
Remove
center screw
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center hinge
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Align flats with tab.
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on underside of door. The flats on the shaft should
correspond to alignment tab on plastic ring or
mark on bottom end cap.
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Allen wrench, rotate door closure mechanism
shaft counterclockwise for right door and clock-
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screws
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (Cont.)

GE PWE23 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	PWE23
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English