In a nutshell, grab hold of the handle firmly, and pull upwards strongly. Step 1 Open the freezer door. There are two screws at the top of the door and, once they are removed, keep them on hand to install the new handle. Where the door handle for the refrigerator doorn attaches at the top it has pulled away from the door. I … Open the fridge door and unscrew the top of the handle.

Then rotate the handle counter-clockwise past the corner guard. With few exceptions, GE refrigerator handles can be removed to reverse the way a door opens for top or bottom freezer models, as well as to simply upgrade the handles to a nicer set. Use an allen (hex) key to loosen or tighten the handles. Uninstall the bottom (or right) refrigerator handle. Disconnect all of the wiring harnesses and remove the grounding screw. Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry back the hooks on the hinge cover at the top of the refrigerator's cabinet and lift the cover. Removing the right refrigerator door: Open the door and remove the top hinge cover screw. You can remove a GE refrigerator handle in minutes with just one screwdriver.

I HAVE A M/N 106.53659300 side by side Kenmore refrigerator.