Whirlpool G9IXEFMWS Owners Manual - Page 5
Refrigerator Doors - parts
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4. Turn shutoff valve ON. 5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak. Style 3 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube on the rear of the refrigerator. 3. Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown. NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten. A B Refrigerator Doors TOOLS NEEDED hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver 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 refrigerator (hinges factory installed on the right). ■ If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see "Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and Hinges." ■ Depending on your model, you may have standard (Style 1) or contour (Style 2) doors. If you are going to reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door style. ■ Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors. Remove Doors and Hinges (all models) A. Bulb B. Nut (provided) 4. Turn shutoff valve ON. 5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak. 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. 2. Flush the water system. See "Water Dispenser." 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. Hex-Head Hinge Screw 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic. 3. 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. 4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet. 5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet. 6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic. Reverse Doors-Standard Door (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." Door Stop Screw Door Handle Sealing Screw Door Hinge Hole Plug Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug Flat-Head Handle Screw Door Handle Screw Cover Door Handle Seal Screw Front Round-Head Handle Screw Cabinet 1. Remove hex-head hinge screws from the handle side and move them to the opposite side. See Graphic 1-1. 2. 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. 5