Refrigerator Doors - Whirlpool REFRIGERATOR User Instructions

5. Turn shutoff valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any
connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that
leak.
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.
Complete the Installation
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.
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely
fill ice container.

Refrigerator Doors

TOOLS NEEDED:
⁵⁄₁₆" hex head socket
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wrench
#2 Phillips screwdriver
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Flat-blade screwdriver
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IMPORTANT:
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF. Unplug
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refrigerator or disconnect power.
Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
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If you are only removing and replacing the doors, see the
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"Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and
Hinges" sections.
Depending on your model, you may have standard (Style 1) or
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contoured (Style 2) doors. If you are also going to reverse the
door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door
style.
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
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included later in this section after "Final Steps."
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⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench
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flat 2" putty knife
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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 the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic.
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
Graphics follow these instructions.
Door Stop Screw
Door Handle Sealing Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Dome Cap
Cabinet
1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆" 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 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. Replace it with the badge provided
in the Reversibility Kit located inside the crisper. For proper
placement, see the Brand Badge Placement template (the last
page of this manual).
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. Replace screw cover. See Graphic 2.
8. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator
compartment door are in place.
Door Handle Hole Plug
Door Hinge Hole Plug
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Dome Cap Washer