KITCHENAID W10137649AS - Manuel (Page 5)

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5. Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water
line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn
the compression nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise
to completely tighten. Do not overtighten.
6. Check connection by pulling on copper tubing. Attach copper
tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp. Turn on water
supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.
Complete the Installation
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 the ice container.
Refrigerator Door and Drawer
Graphics are included later in this section.
Remove and Replace Handles (Architect ® Series)
1. Using a ³⁄₃₂" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located
on the side of each handle. See Graphics 2 and 4.
2. Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep
the screws for reattaching handles.
3. To replace the handle, reverse the directions.
Remove Handles (Panel Series)
IMPORTANT:
■ Remove the door from refrigerator before removing handles.
■ You must remove the handles to remove the decorator panels
or to reverse the door swing.
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the top door cap. See
Graphic 3.
2. Tap the bottom edge of the refrigerator door handle upward
with a rubber mallet.
3. Handle will slide up approximately ³⁄₄" (19.05 mm) and release
from the door.
Replace Handles (Panel Series)
1. Make sure the bottom door cap is installed. See Graphic 5.
2. Align handle notches with metal mounting tabs on the side of
the door. Slide the handle down until it locks.
3. Tap the top of the handle with a rubber mallet to ensure a snug
fit.
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, reinstall the top door cap.
Remove Door and Hinges
IMPORTANT:
■ Remove food and any adjustable door bins or utility bins from
doors.
■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after “Final Steps.”
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, #2
Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift it
free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door
while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door
gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are
working.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
Graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
4. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge Graphic.
Reverse Door (Architect ® Series)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so they open
from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing
the doors, see “Replace Door and Hinges.”
Cabinet
1. Remove the hinge screws from handle side and move them to
opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape,
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.
Refrigerator door
1. Remove the refrigerator handle assembly including the
mounting posts and screws. Keep all parts together. See
Graphic 2.
2. Remove the door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite
side of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 5.
A. Plastic water line
B. Water valve inlet port
C. Compression nut
D. Copper tubing
E. “P” clamp
B
A
C
D
E
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.
WARNING
Door Stop Screw
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug Flat-Head Handle Screw
Door Handle Seal Screw Front