Whirlpool WRB533CZJW Owners Manual - Page 8

Refrigerator Doors TOOLS NEEDED: 5/16" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, 5/16" open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife. IMPORTANT: WARNING Cabinet 1. From the top of the cabinet, remove the hinge caps, move them to the opposite side, and insert the hinge caps into the holes from where you removed the hinge screws. See Graphic 1-2. 2. Remove the screws filling the holes to be used for the center hinge and install them on the opposite side. 3. Move the leveler from the bottom of the refrigerator and install it on the opposite side. 4. Move the parts of the top hinge, center hinge and bottom hinge to the opposite side. Doors Electrical Shock Hazard 1. Remove door hinge hole plug from top of freezer door. Move to opposite side as shown. See Graphic 2. Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 2. Remove the door stop from the bottoms of both the freezer and refrigerator doors and install them on the opposite side. See Graphics 3 and 4. ■■ Before you begin, turn off the refrigerator control. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. ■■ Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors. ■■ If you are only removing and replacing the doors, see the "Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and Hinges" sections. Remove Doors and Hinges 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to lift the refrigerator door. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Replace Doors and Hinges NOTES: ■■ Door Removal & Replacement and Door Swing Reversal graphics may be reversed if door swing is reversed. ■■ Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being reinstalled. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working. 1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door. 2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten all screws. See Center Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door. 3. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown. See Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten screws completely. 4. Align the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door is even with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws. A. 5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screw 2. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet. NOTE: Provide support between the freezer and refrigerator 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. NOTE: Provide support between the refrigerator door and the floor while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working. 5. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet. 6. Remove the four screws, (two on the bottom and two on the front) attaching the bottom hinge to the cabinet. See 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." Graphics follow these instructions. Door Hinge Hole Plug Final Steps 1. Check all holes to make sure that hinge caps and screws are in place. 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. 2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 3. Reset the controls. See "Using the Control(s)" in the User Instructions, User Guide, or Use & Care Guide. 4. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to refrigerator. 03-Dec-2019 18:58:20 EST | RELEASED 8 In some European factories the letter "W" of the part code mentioned herein will be automatically replaced by the number "4000" (e.g. "W12345678" becomes "400012345678")