DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door handle set screw on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door or drawer handle is loose.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace a door or drawer handle set screw on this samsung refrigerator…
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… you will need a 2.5mm allen wrench.
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If replacing a refrigerator door handle set screw, open the appropriate door and use the 2.5mm allen wrench to loosen the set screw securing the top of the handle, if still intact.
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If replacing a freezer drawer handle set screw, use the wrench to loosen the screw securing the right side of the handle.
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Once loosened, you can lift the refrigerator door handle up to remove…
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… and shift the freezer drawer handle to the right to detach.
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You can now fully unthread the old set screw.
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To install the new handle set screw…
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… partially thread it into the handle.
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Confirm the handle mounting posts are tight.
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Replace the refrigerator door handle by aligning it on the lower mounting post, then shift the handle down and align it on the upper post.
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Replace the freezer drawer handle by aligning it on the left mounting post then shift the handle to the left and align it on the right post.
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Tighten the new set screw to secure the handle.