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An adjustable counterbalance system is provided for an appliance cabinet having a door hinged to the cabinet for movement from a closed to an opened position. A counterbalance spring includes one end connected to the door and another end connected to a movable bracket which is mounted adjacent the l

An adjustable counterbalance system is provided for an appliance cabinet having a door hinged to the cabinet for movement from a closed to an opened position. A counterbalance spring includes one end connected to the door and another end connected to a movable bracket which is mounted adjacent the lower edge of the cabinet wall. The bracket includes a lead screw which is positioned on the interior of the cabinet wall and which is accessible through an access opening in the front wall of the cabinet. Movement of the bracket toward and away from the door adjusts the tension in the spring.

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In combination: an appliance cabinet having a top wall, opposite side walls, a front wall and a rear wall, said front wall having a door opening therein; a door hinged to said cabinet for movement about a hinge axis from a closed position in covering relation over said door opening to an open positi

In combination: an appliance cabinet having a top wall, opposite side walls, a front wall and a rear wall, said front wall having a door opening therein; a door hinged to said cabinet for movement about a hinge axis from a closed position in covering relation over said door opening to an open position; a bracket movably mounted to said cabinet for movement between first and second positions; bracket adjustment means engaging said bracket and holding said bracket against movement relative to said cabinet, said adjustment means being capable of manual manipulation to move said bracket to, and hold said bracket in, a plurality of positions between said first and second positions; said bracket adjustment means being at least partially between said opposite side walls; spring means having a first end connected to said door and a second end connected to said bracket and yieldably biasing said door with a counterbalance force toward said closed position, whereby movement of said bracket to said plurality of positions between said first and second positions will cause adjustment of the magnitude of said counterbalance force.