Whirlpool 2212539 - Manuel (Page 7)

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8. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic.
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 “Door and hinge replacement”.
Door reversal (optional)
Style 1 - Standard
(Graphics follow these instructions.)
Cabinet
1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆ in. 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 freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts
together (see Graphic 2).
2. Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as
shown (see Graphic 3).
3. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side
of freezer door as shown (see Graphic 4).
4. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as
shown (see Graphic 5).
5. Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door.
Assemble handles on door as shown (see Graphic 2).
6. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and
refrigerator compartment door are in place.
Refrigerator door
1. Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1, remove
the handle screw cover (see Graphic 6-1). For Style 2, slide
trim down as shown (see Graphic 6-2).
2. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all
parts together (see Graphic 6-3).
3. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to
opposite side hinge hole as shown (see Graphic 3).
4. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side
of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 4).
5. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side
of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 7).
6. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door
as shown (see Graphic 5).
7. Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the
refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 6-3). Drive top two
screws in handle first. Align lower portion of handle and drive
bottom screw.
8. Align refrigerator bottom trim. For Style 1, replace the door
handle screw cover (see Graphic 6-1). For Style 2, slide trim
into place (see Graphic 6-2).
9. Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom
hinge is installed on product.
Style 2 - Contour
(Graphics follow these instructions.)
Cabinet
1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex head hinge screws from handle side and
move them to opposite side (see Graphic 1-1).
2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and
move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown (see
Graphic 1-2).
Doors
1. Remove door hinge hole plug from top of freezer door. Move
to opposite side as shown (see Graphic 2).
2. Remove door stop from both the freezer and refrigerator door
(see Graphic 3).
NOTE: When reversing the door, the freezer handle
becomes the refrigerator door handle and the refrigerator
door handle becomes the freezer handle (see Door
Handle Reversal graphic).
3. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts
together (see Graphic 4).
4. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all
parts together (see Graphic 5).
5. Rotate and position handle from refrigerator door onto freezer
door and assemble as shown (see Graphic 6).
6. Rotate and position handle from freezer door onto refrigerator
door and assemble as shown (see Graphic 7).
7. Reinstall door stops to opposite side (see Graphic 8).
Door and hinge replacement
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten
screws.
2. Replace the refrigerator door.
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. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten
all screws (see Center Hinge graphic).
4. Replace the freezer door.
5. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown (see Top
Hinge graphic). Do not tighten screws completely.
6. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door
aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. 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).
2. Replace the base grille (see Base Grille graphic).
3. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
4. Reset the controls (see “Setting the Controls” section).
5. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to product.
Door Stop Screw Door Hinge Hole Plug
Door Handle Sealing Screw Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Flat-Head Handle Screw Door Handle Screw Cover
Door Handle Seal Screw Front Round-Head Handle Screw