Whirlpool WRT104TFDB Installation Instructions - Page 6
Refrigerator Doors
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5. Turn shutoff valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak. 6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. 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. 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. Refrigerator Doors Tools Needed: Hex-head socket wrench Open-end wrench ■ #2 Phillips screwdriver ■ Flat 2" putty knife ■ Flat-blade screwdriver IMPORTANT: ■ 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. ■ Depending on your model, you may have standard (Style 1) or contoured (Style 2) doors. If you are also going to reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door style. ■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after "Final Steps." Remove Doors and Hinges Hex-head Hinge Screw 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. 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. 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. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet. 5. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the 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." Style 1 - Standard Graphics follow these instructions. Door Stop Screw Door Handle Sealing Screw Flat-Head Handle Screw Door Handle Hole Plug Door Hinge Hole Plug Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug Dome Cap Dome Cap Washer Cabinet 1. Remove 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 the screw cover. See Graphic 2. 2. Remove the freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 2. 3. Remove door hinge hole plug from freezer door. Move to opposite side hinge hole as shown. See Graphic 3. 4. Remove the brand badge. Replace it with the badge provided in the Reversibility Kit located inside the crisper. For proper placement, see the Brand Badge Placement template (the last page of this manual). 5. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door. See Graphic 5. 6. Position freezer handle on opposite side of the freezer door. See Graphic 2. First, drive the bottom two screws into handle. Align upper portion of handle and drive top screw into handle. 7. Replace screw cover. See Graphic 2. 8. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place. 6