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KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator Right Center Hinge Replacement W11167119

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the right center hinge on a KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator (Model KRMF706ESS01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator door is not mounted properly.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore

Step By Step Instructions

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KitchenAid Five-Door Refrigerator - KRMF706ESS01
2
Refrigerator Right Center Door Hinge Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
use a Phillip's-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the right top hinge cover
7
lift off the cover
8
use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the front and rear mounting screws securing the top hinges to the appliance
9
Heavy
10
support the door as you slide the hinge off
11
open the refrigerator door to a ninety degree position and have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the bushing and set aside
12
lift off the bushing then use the t-25 torx bit to unthread the three mounting screws to release the old center hinge from the frame
13
align the new hinge on the frame
14
thread the mounting screws to secure
15
position the hinge bushing and make sure the washer is intact
16
set the door on the hinge bushing at a ninety degree angle and close the door
17
if the door does not close properly, reset the closing cam
18
realign the top hinge and thread the two mounting screws to secure
19
replace the cover and secure it with the screw
20
Shock
21
plug the power cord back in
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the right center hinge on a KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator (Model KRMF706ESS01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator door is not mounted properly.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
KitchenAid Five-Door Refrigerator - KRMF706ESS01
2
Refrigerator Right Center Door Hinge Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
use a Phillip's-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the right top hinge cover
7
lift off the cover
8
use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the front and rear mounting screws securing the top hinges to the appliance
9
Heavy
10
support the door as you slide the hinge off
11
open the refrigerator door to a ninety degree position and have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the bushing and set aside
12
lift off the bushing then use the t-25 torx bit to unthread the three mounting screws to release the old center hinge from the frame
13
align the new hinge on the frame
14
thread the mounting screws to secure
15
position the hinge bushing and make sure the washer is intact
16
set the door on the hinge bushing at a ninety degree angle and close the door
17
if the door does not close properly, reset the closing cam
18
realign the top hinge and thread the two mounting screws to secure
19
replace the cover and secure it with the screw
20
Shock
21
plug the power cord back in

Applicable Product Model

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Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Cooling System
Icemaking System
Dispensing System
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
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