Refrigerator Doors - Whirlpool WRT311FZDW Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Tools Needed:
⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-head socket
wrench
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
IMPORTANT:
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF. Unplug
refrigerator or disconnect power.
Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
If you are only removing and replacing the doors, see the
"Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and
Hinges" sections.
Depending on your model, you may have standard (Style 1) or
contoured (Style 2) doors. If you are also going to reverse the
door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door
style.
NOTE: A Reversibility Kit, which includes a new Brand Badge
and hole covers, is available.
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after "Final Steps."
Remove Doors and Hinges
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex-head Hinge Screw
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until
you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
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.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge, as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.
4. Remove the parts for the center hinge, as shown in the Center
Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
5. Remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator.
6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge, as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic.
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Refrigerator Doors

⁵⁄₁₆" Open-end wrench
Flat 2" putty knife
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 1 - Standard Door Models
Graphics follow these instructions.
Door Stop Screw
Door Handle Sealing Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Dome Cap
Cabinet
1. Remove the three dome caps and the 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 the screw cover. See Graphic 2.
2. Remove the freezer handle assembly, as shown. Keep all
parts together. See Graphic 2.
3. Remove door hinge hole plug from freezer door. Move to
opposite side hinge hole, as shown. See Graphic 3.
4. Remove the brand badge using the plastic tool (provided).
Replace it with the badge provided in the Reversibility Kit
located inside the crisper drawer. For proper placement, see
the Brand Badge Placement template (the last page of this
manual).
NOTES:
To avoid scratching the finish, do not use a sharp or
metallic object to pry the brand badge from the door.
Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over any adhesive
residue with your fingers. Rinse the door with warm water
and dry with a soft cloth.
5. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door,
as shown. See Graphic 5.
6. Position freezer handle on opposite side of the freezer door, as
shown. See Graphic 2. First, drive the bottom two screws into
handle. Align upper portion of handle and drive top screw into
handle.
7. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator
compartment door are in place.
8. Replace screw cover. See Graphic 2.
Door Handle Hole Plug
Door Hinge Hole Plug
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Dome Cap Washer