Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Right Refrigerator Door Closer Replacement W11212164

KitchenAid Right Refrigerator Door Closer Replacement W11212164

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the right refrigerator door close on a KitchenAid Refrigerator (Model KRFF507HPS02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not close on its own.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid

Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace the right refrigerator door closer on this kitchenaid refrigerator, you will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a quarter-inch nut driver, and a t-25 torx bit.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
3
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw to detach the hinge cover.
4
Now using the t-25 torx bit, unthread the two mounting screws securing the hinge.
5
Have an assistant help to hold the door in place, before you remove the hinge.
6
Now have the assistant help you to lift the door off the center hinge, and set the door on a towel or blanket.
7
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two mounting screws to release the old door closer.
8
To install the new door closer, align it on the bottom of the door and thread the two screws to secure.
9
Reinstall the refrigerator door by positioning it on the closing cam… then close the door and hold it in place.
10
Reposition the upper door hinge on the door and cabinet, and thread the two mounting screws to secure.
11
Realign the hinge cover and thread the screw to secure.
12
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the right refrigerator door close on a KitchenAid Refrigerator (Model KRFF507HPS02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not close on its own.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the right refrigerator door closer on this kitchenaid refrigerator, you will need a phillips-head screwdriver, a quarter-inch nut driver, and a t-25 torx bit.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
3
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw to detach the hinge cover.
4
Now using the t-25 torx bit, unthread the two mounting screws securing the hinge.
5
Have an assistant help to hold the door in place, before you remove the hinge.
6
Now have the assistant help you to lift the door off the center hinge, and set the door on a towel or blanket.
7
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two mounting screws to release the old door closer.
8
To install the new door closer, align it on the bottom of the door and thread the two screws to secure.
9
Reinstall the refrigerator door by positioning it on the closing cam… then close the door and hold it in place.
10
Reposition the upper door hinge on the door and cabinet, and thread the two mounting screws to secure.
11
Realign the hinge cover and thread the screw to secure.
12
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.

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