881286P Genuine Left Hand Centre Hinge Bracket for Fisher & Paykel Fridges, Plated Middle Door Hinge Bracket

Part 881286P is a genuine Fisher & Paykel centre hinge bracket, the left hand version with a plated finish. A centre hinge sits between two doors on the same side of the cabinet, carrying one door at its bottom edge and the other at its top. The right hand bracket is listed separately as 881283P, so check which side your doors hinge on before ordering.

Fridge doors sagging or rubbing at the middle hinge

The centre hinge carries a lot of weight, especially when the door shelves are full of bottles. If the bracket bends, cracks or works loose, the doors can drop, rub against each other, or sit out of square so the seals don't close evenly. Watch for a gap at the seal on one corner, doors that need a push to shut, frost or condensation near the middle of the cabinet, and scuff marks where the doors meet. Tighten loose screws first, but a bent bracket needs replacing.

Part details

• Genuine Fisher & Paykel part 881286P
• Centre hinge bracket, left hand
• Plated finish
• Right hand bracket is 881283P

Replacing the centre hinge bracket

Unplug the fridge and lift the bottles and jars out of both doors. You'll need a helper to support the upper door while the bracket is out, as the door can drop once the hinge is released. Note any spacers or washers and the position of the hinge pin, then fit the new bracket and tighten it fully. Check both doors close and seal evenly before loading them up.

Questions about this part

How do I tell if I need the left or right hand bracket?

Usually the hand matches the side the doors hinge on when you face the fridge, so left hinged doors take the left hand bracket. If your fridge has been rehinged, or you're unsure, compare the old bracket or send us your model number.