Freezer Door - Whirlpool EV181FZTQ01 Use & Care Manual

TOOLS N EEDED: %8" h ex-head socket wrench, %"hex-head
socket wrench, 1/4" hex-head socket wrench, 1/2" hex-head socket
wrench, 3/8" hex-head socket wrench, #2Phillips s crewdriver, flat-
blade screwdriver, %8" o pen-end wrench, flat2"putty knife,
IMPORTANT:
• All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after "Final Steps." The graphics
shown are for a right-hand swing door (hinges factory
installed on the right).
• If you only want to remove and replace the door, see the
"Remove Door and Hinges" and "Replace Door and Hinges."
• Before you begin, turn the control OFE and remove food and
adjustable door or utility bins from door.
Remove Door and Hinges
1,
2.
3,
5/16"Hex-Head Hinge Screw
Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
Open freezer door and remove base grille from the bottom
front of the freezer. See Base Grille Graphic 1A.
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 1B.
5. Lift the freezer door free from the lower hinge and cabinet and
set aside,
6. Remove 3 hex head hinge screws and bottom hinge
assembly. See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1C,
Reverse Door (optional on some models)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in
the opposite direction, continue with "Reverse Door (optional)"
instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see "Replace Door
and Hinges."
Cabinet
1. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top
and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in
Graphic 2,
2. Remove the door stop screws from the Bottom Hinge
bracket, See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1C
3. Remove the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin from the hinge
bracket.
4. Rotate the hinge bracket for installation on the opposite side
of the cabinet. See Graphic 3
5. Reinstall the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin to the hinge
bracket. Hinge Pin must point "up" when hinge bracket is
installed to the cabinet.
6. Invert the door stop so that the countersunk holes line up
with the screw holes in the hinge assembly. See Graphic 4.
7. Reinstall the door stop screws. See Graphic 3.
8. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the 3 hex head
hinge screws.
Handle
Move the door handle from one side of the door to the other.
Style 1
1. Loosen set screws located on side of handle at each end.
See Graphic 1-1,
2. Remove handle from grommets.
3. Using a 1/4"hex-head socket wrench, remove the grommets
from the door.
4. Position the grommets on the opposite side of the door and
reinstall.
5. Position the handle over grommets on the opposite side of
the freezer door.
6. Ensure grommets are fitted into handle holes,
7. Tighten the upper and lower set screws with hex key
provided, Do not overtighten set screws.
Style 2
1. Slide the handle up and off the clips, See Graphic 1-2.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the screws from the
clips and remove the clips from the door.
3. Position the clips on the opposite side of the freezer door and
reinstall the screws.
4. Position handle over the clips.
5. Apply even pressure and push down to lock in place.
Replace Door and Hinges
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten
screws. See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1C. Replace the freezer
door.
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.
2. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top
Hinge Graphic 1B. Do not tighten the screws completely,
3. Line up the door so that the bottom aligns evenly with the
cabinet. 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 1B.
2. Replace the base grille. See Base Grille Graphic 1A.
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.
3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
4. Reset the control. See "Using the Control,"
5. Return all removable door parts to door and food to freezer.