How To Fix Kitchenaid Refrigerator Door Handle

How to replace or install the handles on your kitchenaid french door refrigerator.

How to fix kitchenaid refrigerator door handle.

When the screws feel tight tighten them an additional quarter turn using the hex key. Likewise how do you remove the handle on a kitchenaid refrigerator. Get an allen wrench usually 3 32 or 1 8 to use to tighten the screw on the fridge door. I refuse to put a bumper pad on my cabinet.

The doors open so far that the handles bang the cabinet. There is a hex screw. Turn clockwise to tighten. I have searched everywhere for solutions.

You have to pry the front cover off all the way from top to bototm to expose the screws. Handle installation and removal. Use a 3 16 inch allen wrench wx05x10316 to tighten the mounting stud. Most refrigerator door handle allen screw sizes are 3 32 or 1 8 you may also need a 10 mm socket and ratchet next open the refrigerator door side that has the loose handle or damaged handle.

This video will show you how to tighten the handle on your appliances such as your refrigerator stove dishwasher range or freezer. Kitchen aid was no help. I have a brand new kitchen aid side by side counter depth refrigerator krsc503ess. Refer to the instructions and attach the handle at the machined holes using the provided machine screws.

This front surface of the handle or cover is just clipped onto the handle bracket below. Flip the locking lever down and attempt to pull. 8 grip the handle and slide the door closed. Even if i am very careful opening them they fall open.

Remove the handles from the packaging inside the. How to tighten the handles. Press the locking tab down and pull the handle up and away from door. Once both setscrews have been partially tightened as instructed in the installation instructions fully tighten both setscrews using the 1 8 hex key provided.

Below is an image so you can see which part you re trying to pry off. Thescrews are located inside the handle under the front handle cover. The handle is not properly installed without this extra tightening.