To do this grip the handle securly and yank the handle straight to the left and it will unclip and pull off.
How to fix freezer door handle on maytag.
Cover the tip of a small flat head screwdriver with masking tape to protect the refrigerator finish.
The handle is not properly installed without this extra tightening.
There is a lot of force needed to unclip the handle.
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.
Once both setscrews have been partially tightened as instructed in the installation instructions fully tighten both setscrews using the 1 8 hex key provided.
Use the allen wrench to tighten the screw on the small upper hole.
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.
If replacing the freezer door handle remove the screws holding the handle to the freezer door.
How to replace or install the handles on your maytag french door refrigerator.
Test the handle tightness by opening and closing the freezer door a few times.
How to tighten the handles.
When the screws feel tight tighten them an additional quarter turn using the hex key.
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.
Open the refrigerator door to access the flat head screws holding the top of the handle to the top edges of the door.
French door and bottom freezer.
Firmly push the handle onto the door.
If the handle has no set screws tighten the handle studs on the freezer door and keyhole plates on the handle.
Order a new freezer door handle here and install it the same way the old one was removed.
If the handle is still loose tighten the screws on the handle to fully secure it.
How do i get to the screws holding it.
It is a maytag ice20 french door bottom freezer.