Reversing The Door Swing - Whirlpool 2199009 Use & Care Manual

R
EVERSING THE DOOR SWING
TOOLS NEEDED:
CONE SCREW
5 ⁄ -inch HEX
16
(USE ON TOP AND
HEAD HINGE
BOTTOM OF HANDLES)
SCREW
5 ⁄ -inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screw-
16
driver, flat-head screwdriver,
SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be
performed by a qualified person.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
•
Before you begin, turn refrigerator OFF, unplug it, and
remove any food from door shelves.
•
Remove base grille.
•
When removing hinges, keep doors closed until ready to
lift free from cabinet.
•
To remove doors, start at the top hinge and work your
way down.
•
To replace doors, start at the bottom hinge and work
your way up.
•
Line up doors so they are centered between the sides of
the cabinet and parallel with each other.
•
Seal all unused openings with screws or plastic plugs.
Moisture will enter any openings.
NOTE: After the doors are reversed, reinstall the handles.
If the doors are not shutting on their own, see "Leveling"
in the "Installing Your Refrigerator" section.
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COUNTERSINK
HANDLE
SCREW SCREW
1
⁄ -inch open-end wrench.
2
Reversing the hinges
TOP HINGE
Cover
Screws
Top hinge
Shim
Screws
CENTER HINGE
Door stop
Spacer
Shim
Hinge pin
Screws
BOTTOM HINGE
Door stop
Spacer
Hinge
Screws
Shim