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Component Removal Built-In (BI) Series
Built-In (BI) Series (SWS #4380000)
(SWS #4380000)
Top Door Hinge Assembly
The top hinge assembly is secured to the unit with bolts
that pass down through the cabinet hinge plate into
threaded inserts. Screws passing down through the
door hinge secure the hinge assembly to the door.
NOTE: A special tool package is available to assist in
removing a top hinge assembly. This tool package is
provided with replacement hinge and door assemblies.
If needed, order part #7011097. The directions below
were written to be used with this tool package.
To remove a top hinge assembly, the grille assembly
and top cabinet trim must be removed first. If removing
a right-hand door, remove the water filter cartridge at
this time, then:
1. With the door open, use a 5/32” Allen wrench or bit
to extract the top door hinge mounting screw near-
est to the hinge pivot point (See Figure 6-88).
2. Use a 1/8” Allen wrench or bit to replace the screw
just removed with the 1/4-20X1/2” setscrew, includ-
ed in the tool package, inserting the setscrew down
until its top is flush with the top surface of the door
hinge (See Figure 6-88).
NOTE: If the setscrew is not inserted far enough it
will damage the hinge plate when closing the door;
if it is inserted too far it will not hold the door hinge
in the correct position when closing the door.
3. Extract the inner door hinge mounting screws, leav-
ing the outermost screw in place (See Figure 6-88).
4. insert the hinge spacer, included in the special tool
package, between the door closer guide and the
back of the door closer track, then close the door
(See Figure 6-88).
NOTE: This spacer will keep the door closer mech-
anism at the proper spacing to facilitate hinge
assembly removal and reinstallation.
5. With the door closed, use a socket wrench with an
extension and a ½” socket to extract the cabinet
hinge mounting bolts (See Figure 6-89).
6. Extract the outermost door hinge mounting screw
(See Figure 6-89).
7. Lift the hinge assembly up off of the top of the unit,
allowing the door to shift toward the handle side
and come to rest against the main frame (See
Figure 6-90).
NOTE: It may be necessary to use a flat blade
screwdriver to pry the post at the end of the door
closer arm up out of the hole in the top of the door
assembly.
