How to tighten the handles.
How to fix freezer door handle on maytag.
How to replace or install the handles on your maytag french door refrigerator.
Once both setscrews have been partially tightened as instructed in the installation instructions fully tighten both setscrews using the 1 8 hex key provided.
Order a new freezer door handle here and install it the same way the old one was removed.
If replacing the freezer door handle remove the screws holding the handle to the freezer door.
When the screws feel tight tighten them an additional quarter turn using the hex key.
The handle on the bottom freezer door is becoming loose how do i tighten it.
To do this grip the handle securly and yank the handle straight to the left and it will unclip and pull off.
Firmly push the handle onto the door.
Use the allen wrench to tighten the screw on the small upper hole.
Use the screwdriver to pry the screw cover from the bottom of the maytag refrigerator handle.
How do i get to the screws holding it.
For fixing a flat handle or horizontal handle with set screws on the bottom freezer of a maytag refrigerator remove and replace the old screws securing the handle.
Place the new handle on the door for side by side doors the small screws should face the other door and ensure that the top and bottom of the handle is placed over the screws in the door.
There is a lot of force needed to unclip the handle.
Open the refrigerator door to access the flat head screws holding the top of the handle to the top edges of the door.
Test the handle tightness by opening and closing the freezer door a few times.
It is a maytag ice20 french door bottom freezer.
Carefully twist the door handle and gently pull it away from the freezer.
French door and bottom freezer.
Once the handle is pulled off you can tighten the screws going into the handle bracket on the freezer door and you should be good to go again.
Cover the tip of a small flat head screwdriver with masking tape to protect the refrigerator finish.