Tighten Kenmore Refrigerator Door Handle

Tighten the bolt under the cap.

Tighten kenmore refrigerator door handle.

This includes your refrigerator door handles. Quality kenmore refrigerator handle parts from repair clinic. Locate locking tab under the handle at the upper handle base. Press the locking tab down and pull the handle up and away from door.

To tighten the handle there are some set screws below the handle on the right and left side. There s never a good time for a kenmore refrigerator door handle to break. Order replacement part 5304504507 if you have a kenmore model refrigerator. Handles with locking tab.

The manual says to apply pressure and push up. Then tighten the mounting bolts down going into the front of the freezer push the handle in place and then tighten the set screws down. Plastic colored handles and stainless handles without set screws. We are on the honor system.

Unscrew these set screws and pull the handle off. I have a kenmore side by side refrigerator model 10655603400. The handle is loose and i can t see how to tighten it. The refrigerator handle has to be pulled firmly down and the freezer handles firmly to the left until you feel a snap.

A loose door is prone to swing open enabling room temperature air. Turn clockwise to tighten. Get shopping advice from experts friends and the community. A refrigerator can only keep your food cool if its doors close properly.

I do this and nothing happens. Most handles require a 3 32 or 1 8 allen wrench to tighten. Snap cap in place. Everytime you go to get your favorite drink from the fridge do you find the handle loose then let me show you how to fix it.

Use a 3 16 inch allen wrench wx05x10316 to tighten the mounting stud. It s also a good idea to replace the door handle if they have stains that won t come out or worn grips from years of use.