Whirlpool 2199009 - Manuel (Page 34)

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Cover
Screws
Top hinge
Shim
Screws
Screws
R
EVERSING THE DOOR SWING
TOOLS NEEDED:
5 ⁄
16
-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screw-
driver, flat-head screwdriver, 1 ⁄
2
-inch open-end wrench.
SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be
performed by a qualified person.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
•
Before you begin, turn refrigerator OFF, unplug it, and
remove any food from door shelves.
• Remove base grille.
•
When removing hinges, keep doors closed until ready to
lift free from cabinet.
• To remove doors, start at the top hinge and work your
way down.
• To replace doors, start at the bottom hinge and work
your way up.
• Line up doors so they are centered between the sides of
the cabinet and parallel with each other.
• Seal all unused openings with screws or plastic plugs.
Moisture will enter any openings.
NOTE: After the doors are reversed, reinstall the handles.
If the doors are not shutting on their own, see “Leveling”
in the “Installing Your Refrigerator” section.
Reversing the hinges
TOP HINGE
CENTER HINGE
Door stop
Spacer
Shim
Hinge pin
Screws
BOTTOM HINGE
Shim
Door stop
Spacer
Hinge
5 ⁄
16
-inch HEX
HEAD HINGE
SCREW
COUNTERSINK
SCREW
CONE SCREW
(USE ON TOP AND
BOTTOM OF HANDLES)
HANDLE
SCREW