Handle replacement for Everest Refrigerator model# esrf3

To replace the door handle on your Fischer Paykel E522B refrigerator, you will need to remove the inside panel first. The instructions for removing the panel should be included with the new handle or can be found in the refrigerator's user manual. Here are the general steps for removing the panel:

1. Locate and remove any screws or fasteners that are holding the panel in place. These may be located at the top, bottom, or sides of the panel.
2. Carefully lift the panel away from the refrigerator, being mindful of any electrical connections that may be attached to the back of the panel.
3. Once the panel is removed, you should be able to access the door handle. Remove any screws or fasteners that are holding the handle in place, and then carefully lift the handle off the door.
4. Line up the new handle with the holes on the door and secure it in place with the screws or fasteners that you removed earlier.
5. Reinstall the inside panel, securing it with the screws or fasteners that you removed earlier.

It is important to follow the instructions provided with your new handle or in the refrigerator's manual to ensure proper installation and avoid damaging the refrigerator.

There are two handle styles for the Kenmore Ultra Fresh refrigerators available around the time of the model, 106.55539400. On one handle style, you need to remove trim pieces to access the part of the handle where it is attached to the door of the refrigerator. In turn, apply firm pressure on each trim piece and push it away from the handle. (Push the top trim piece up and the bottom one down.) For the other style, the handle locks into shoulder pieces that are attached to the door. Again use firm pressure on the handle; hold it in the middle of the handle. Push the handle up until it clears these shoulders. Then determine the correct screwdriver tip to use to tighten these screws. See page 7 of the manual, https://www.searspartsdirect.com/manual/25o0qstrl6-000582/kenmore-10655539400-side-by-side-refrigerator , for pictures of these handles. On some more recent refrigerators, you will need to use an Allan wrench to tighten set screws to the hardware shoulders on the door. There will be a small opening on either end of the handle for the Allen wrench to be pushed into contact with the screw.

Please add a comment with the model of your refrigerator for specifics about the handle for your unit. I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Thanks Tyler T and L fortunato. I just gently but firmly gripped the handle with both hands and pulled it up and it popped out. Wear some rubber gloves to gain more grip. No card required. Now I know what parts to buy. They are all small plastic pieces attached to both the handle and the fridge door itself.

replace the failed door seals

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES (LFX25960

To move refrigerator through a house door, it may be necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles.

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (this may require some force).

The keyhole slots on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from the mounting screws.

CAUTION:The handle could be damaged if you hit it with a hammer while removing or attaching.

CAUTION:When you assemble or disassemble handle, you must push or pull with reasonable force.

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

Press the handle against door first.

Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle to right (this may require some force).

The keyhole slots on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from the mounting screws.

If you need help:

http://us.lge.com/download/product/file/1000003873/LFX25960_LFX21960owners.pdf

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To move refrigerator through a house door, it may be necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles.
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.



1. Removing Refrigerator Handle
• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (1)(this may require some force).

• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from the mounting screws (3).

CAUTION: The handle could be damaged if you hit it with a hammer while removing or attaching.

CAUTION: When you assemble or disassemble handle, you must push or pull with reasonable force.

try teflon tape

The plastic used for these does not take glues well. Get a replacement handle. Find your part number then search on ebay for a much better price(in most cases)
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=25354622400&productCategoryId=0165000&brandId=0582&modelName=REFRIGERATOR&diagramPageId=00001&componentDescription=FREEZER%20DOOR&documentId=R0403008&blt=06

good day,
hope this link below will solve your problem.

ref

If my memory serves me correctly, you should see two posts attached to the refrigerator door right now. The handle slips over these posts and if you look closely there is a little hole in the handle where you would insert a allen key wrench to tighten the little screw against the post protruding from the door itself. With the door handle in your hand, properly match up the correct allen wrench to fit the allen screw very snug. Realign the door handle on the protrucing posts and tighten. Once finished, you should have a tight fitting door handle again. Let us know if we can help further.....Eric