Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Handle Loose, Making Noise or Falls Off

If your Bottom Freezer Refrigerator handle is loose, making noise or even falls off after use, it was not installed properly by the owner or installer. Some Bottom Freezer Refrigerator handles are not factory-installed. The handles are installed by the owner or installer as directed in the Installation Instructions. You may want to download a copy of the Installation Instructions for your Refrigerator.
 

If You Are Experiencing Issues With the Handles on Your Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Please Check the Following

Stainless Steel Handles With Set Screws

  • Tighten the set screws at each end of the handles. Most handles require a 3/32" or 1/8" Allen wrench to tighten. For more information, please view the video below:
Video - GE Appliances French Door Refrigerator Handle Installation - Fresh Food Door
 

 
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Plastic (Colored) and Stainless Steel Handles Without Set Screws

  • The refrigerator handle has to be pulled firmly down and the freezer handle pulled firmly to the left until you feel it click or hear it snap into place. It will feel locked into place. The trick for removing the freezer drawer handle is to stand at the left end of the freezer drawer/freezer handle and grab the handle and pull it to the left. It will not work if you face the freezer handle and pull left. You must stand to the left side of the handle and pull towards you. For more information on model numbers beginning with GBE21, GDE21, GDE25, GFE24, GFE26, GNE21, GNE25, GNE27, GNE27, GWE19, GYE18, and QNE27, please view the following video:
Video - Handle Installation - Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
 

 
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Note: Make sure the bolts are tightened with a 3/16 inch Allen wrench or a 10 mm socket and ratchet. This should be made in 1/4 inch increments. You should not hand tighten.
 

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