Freezer Door - Whirlpool EV188NYWQ00 Use & Care Manual

6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm)
drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the
pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp
screws slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal.
Do not overtighten.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the
copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the copper tubing in a container or sink,
and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until
water is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe.
Coil the copper tubing.
Connect to Freezer
1. Remove the valve access cover from the compressor cover
on the lower back of the cabinet.
2. Attach the copper tubing to the valve inlet using a
compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the
compression nut. Do not overtighten.
3. Insert the valve assembly into the compressor cover. Then,
fasten the valve assembly to the freezer cabinet with a ¹⁄₂" hex
head machine screw.
4. Use the tube clamp on the back of the freezer to secure the
tubing to the freezer as shown. This will help avoid damaging
the copper tubing when the freezer is pushed back against the
wall.
5. Turn shutoff valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any
connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that
leak.
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing
6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your
water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in
the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain
a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug 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 electrical shock.
7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
6
A
B
C
D
E
D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet

Freezer Door

IMPORTANT:
Depending on the width of the opening, you may need to
remove the handle or door to move the freezer into the house.
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after "Final Steps." The graphic
may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
Before you begin, turn the control OFF, and remove food and
adjustable door or utility bins from door.
TOOLS NEEDED: ¹⁄₂" hex head socket wrench and ³⁄₈" hex head
socket wrench
Remove and Replace the Handle
To remove the handle:
1. Loosen the setscrews located on the side of handle at each
end. See Handle graphic.
2. Remove the handle from the grommets.
To replace the handle:
1. Place the handle onto the grommets making sure the
grommets are fitted into the handle holes.
2. Tighten the upper and lower setscrews with the hex key
provided. See Handle graphic. Do not overtighten the
setscrews.
Remove Door and Hinges
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex head hinge screw
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Open freezer door and remove base grille from the bottom
front of the freezer. See Base Grille graphic.
3. Close the freezer door and keep it closed until you are ready
to lift it free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the door in place while you are working.
4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic.
5. Lift the freezer door free from the lower hinge and cabinet and
set aside.
6. Remove three hex head hinge screws and bottom hinge
assembly. See Bottom Hinge graphic.