Refrigerator - Installation of Stainless Steel Handles

It is easy to install, tighten, or replace the stainless handles on your French Door or Side-by-Side style refrigerator. Stainless handles have a set screw on each end of the handle that will need to be loosened to remove the handle or tightened to install the handle.

Installing, Tightening or Replacing the Stainless Handles on a French Door or Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Top Mount Handles

For most models, a 3/32" Allen wrench is used.

Side-by-Side Handles

For most models, a 3/32" Allen wrench is used.

Side-by-Side Refrigerator Door Handles

For more information on how to tighten or replace the handles:

Video - Side by Side Refrigerator Handle Installation

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Bottom Freezer & French Door Handles

For models GBE21, GDE21, GDE25, GFE24, GFE26, GNE21, GNE25, GNE27, GNE27, GWE19, GYE18, QNE27:

Video - Handle Installation - GE Bottom Freezer Refrigerators

All Other Fresh Food Handles

A 3/32" or 1/8" allen wrench is used (depending on model).

For more information on how to tighten or replace the fresh food handle:

Video - GE Appliances French Door Refrigerator Handle Installation - Fresh Food Door>

All Other Freezer Handles

A 3/32" or 1/8" allen wrench is needed for French Door models (depending on model).

For more information on how to tighten or replace the handle:

Video - GE Appliances French Door Refrigerator Handle Installation - Freezer Door

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