Maytag MBF1953DEM Use & Care Manual

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To remove handles, use a

 ³⁄₃₂" hex key to loosen the two 

setscrews located on the side of each handle. Pull the handle 
straight out from the door or drawer. Make sure you keep the 
screws for reattaching the handles. See Handle graphics 1 
or 2.

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To replace handles, reverse the directions. 

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To remove handles, use a

 ³⁄₃₂" hex key to loosen the two 

setscrews located under each handle. Pull the handle straight 
out from the door or drawer. Make sure you keep the screws 
for reattaching the handles. See Graphic 4.

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To replace handles, reverse the directions.

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To remove handle, use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the 
two screws fastening the handle to the freezer door. See 
Graphic 4.

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To replace handle, reverse the directions.  

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 
2. Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift it 

free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the 
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door gasket 
magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge 

graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

4. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom 

Hinge graphic.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 
2. Keep the freezer door closed until you are ready to lift it free 

from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the 
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door gasket 
magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge 

graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

4. Remove the center hinge pin and remove the hinge screws as 

shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free 
from the cabinet.

5. Remove the base grille by grasping the grille firmly with both 

hands and pulling it toward you. 

6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom 

Hinge graphic. 

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift 

them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door 
while the hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the 
door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are 
working.

3. Starting with the right-hand side door, remove the parts for the 

top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator 
door from the bottom hinge pin.

4. Remove the hinge pin cover from the bottom hinge pin and 

keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic.

5. Before removing the left-hand side door, disconnect the wiring 

plug located on top of the top hinge by wedging a flat-blade 
screwdriver or your fingernail between the two sections. See 
Wiring Plug graphic.
NOTE: The green, ground wire remains attached to the hinge.

6. Remove the parts for the left-hand side door top hinge as 

shown in the Top Hinge graphic. Lift the door from the bottom 
hinge pin.
NOTE: Remove the hinge pin cover from the bottom hinge pin 
and keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic.

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so it opens from 
the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the 
door, see “Replace Door(s) and Hinges.” 

1. Remove hinge screws from handle side and move them to 

opposite side. See Graphic 1.

1. Remove the refrigerator handle assembly as shown in 

Graphic 2. Keep all parts together.

2. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side 

of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 5. 

3. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the 

refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 3. 

4. Attach refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator 

door with the two screws as shown in Graphic 2. Replace 
handle trim as shown.

5. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until hinges and freezer 

compartment drawer are in place.

Door Stop Screw

Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Flat-Head Handle Screw

Door Handle Seal Screw Front