Freezer Doors - Whirlpool Upright Freezer Use & Care Manual

3. 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.
4. Plug freezer into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Freezer Doors

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, ⁵⁄₈" hex-head
socket wrench, ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, ¹⁄₂" hex-head socket
wrench, ³⁄₈" hex-head socket wrench, ³⁄₁₆" hex-head socket
wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-
end wrench, flat 2" 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 OFF, and remove food and
adjustable door or utility bins from door.
Remove Door and Hinges
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex-Head Hinge Screw
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Open lower door and remove base grille from the bottom
front of the freezer. See Base Grille Graphic 1A.
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3. Close the lower 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 upper door free from the center hinge and cabinet and
set aside.
6. Remove the center hinge door stop and hinge pin. See
Center Hinge Graphic 1C.
7. Remove the center hinge. Reinstall the hinge screws in the
same holes.
8. Remove the lower door.
9. Remove 3 hex head hinge screws and bottom hinge
assembly. See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1D.
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 1.
2. Remove the door stop screw from the Bottom Hinge bracket.
See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1D.
3. Remove the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin from the bottom
hinge bracket. See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1D.
4. Remove the screws from the opposite side of the cabinet.
5. Rotate the bottom hinge bracket for installation on the
opposite side of the cabinet. See Graphic 2.
6. Reinstall the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin to the bottom hinge
bracket. Hinge Pin must point "up" when hinge bracket is
installed to the cabinet.
7. Reinstall the door stop screw. See Graphic 2.
8. Reinstall the bottom hinge bracket to the cabinet with the 3
hex head hinge screws.
9. Remove the door stop screw from the Center Hinge. See
Center Hinge Graphic 1C.
10. Remove the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin from the center
hinge bracket. See Center Hinge Graphic 1C.
11. Remove the screw from the opposite side of the cabinet.
12. Rotate the center hinge bracket for installation on the
opposite side of the cabinet. See Center Hinge Graphic 1C.
13. Reinstall the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin to the center hinge
bracket. Hinge Pin must point "up" when hinge bracket is
installed to the cabinet.
14. Reinstall the door stop screws. See Center Hinge
Graphic 1C.
15. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the 3 hex head
hinge screws.