Whirlpool ER8AHKXRL00 Use & Care Manual page 6

Reverse Doors (optional)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open
in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not
reversing the doors, see "Replace Doors and Hinges."
Style I - Standard
Graphics follow these instructions.
Door Stop Screw
Door Handle Sealing Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Door Hinge Hole Plug
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Door Handle Screw Cover
Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Round-Head Handle Screw
Cabinet
1. Remove %6" hex-head hinge screws from handle side and
move them to opposite side, See Graphic 1-1.
2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and
move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown.
See Graphic 1-2.
Freezer door
1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown, Keep all parts
together. See Graphic 2.
2. Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as
shown. See Graphic 3,
3. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of
freezer door as shown. See Graphic 4.
4. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as
shown, See Graphic 5.
5. Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door.
Assemble handle on door as shown, See Graphic 2.
6. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator
compartment door are in place.
Refrigerator door
1. Remove the screw cover. See Graphic 6.
2. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown, Keep all
parts together. See Graphic 6.
3. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to
opposite side hinge hole as shown. See Graphic 3.
4. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of
refrigerator door as shown, See Graphic 4,
5. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side
of refrigerator door as shown, See Graphic 7.
6. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door
as shown. See Graphic 5.
7. Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator
door as shown. See Graphic 6, Drive top two screws in handle
first. Align lower portion of handle and drive bottom screw,
8. Replace screw cover. See Graphic 6.
9. Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom
hinge is installed on refrigerator.
Style 2 - Contour
Graphics follow these instructions.
Round-Head Door Handle
Handle Screw Screw Hole Plug
Door Hinge
Hole Plug
Cabinet
1. Remove %6" hex-head hinge screws from handle side and
move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.
2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and
move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown. See
Graphic 1-2.
Doors
1. Remove door hinge hole plug from top of freezer door. Move
to opposite side as shown. See Graphic 2.
2. Remove door stop from both the freezer and refrigerator
doors and move to the other side. See Graphic 3.
Replace Doors and Hinges
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten
screws. Replace the refrigerator door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.
2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten
all screws. See Center Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer
door.
3. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown. See Top Hinge
graphic. Do not tighten screws completely.
4. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns
evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws,
Final Steps
1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in
place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge graphic,
Electrica_ Shock Hazard
P_ug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong,
Do not use an adapter,
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or eiectdca_ shock.
2. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
3. Reset the controls. See "Using the Control."
4. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to
refrigerator.