Whirlpool WRT318FZDB Owners Manual - Page 8
Reverse Top Hinge - Contour door models only, Install Refrigerator Door
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Door Handles installed with flat-head screws and setscrews: Remove the screws from the top of the refrigerator door handle. Remove the setscrew from the lower part of the handle. Pull the handle away from the door to release it from the shoulder screw. Keep all parts together. Door handles installed with flat-head screws only: Remove the screw cover and the three flat-head handle screws. Keep all parts together. 5. Remove the cap covering the hole on the opposite side of the door where the refrigerator door handle will be installed and discard the cap. Reverse Top Hinge - Contour door models only 1. Remove the screw attaching the hinge pin to the hinge. Turn the hinge over so that it is pointing in the opposite direction. 2. Place the plastic spacer beneath the hinge so that it will be between the hinge and the cabinet, making sure the holes are aligned. B B A C C A A. Plastic spacer B. Hinge pin screw C. Hinge pin 3. Fasten the Top Hinge to the opposite side of the cabinet, inserting the screws only halfway, so you will be able to replace and align the freezer door later. A 6. Depending on your model, remove the shoulder screw and its washer from the left-hand side of the door and fasten it into the hole that was behind the cap. 7. Depending on your model, place the handle on the shoulder screw and push the handle toward the door until the mounting base is flush against the door. 8. Fasten the top of the refrigerator handle to the top of the refrigerator door. A B C A hex-head hinge screws B. Top hinge pin C. Plastic spacer Replace Doors and Hinges IMPORTANT: 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. Install Refrigerator Door 1. Insert the hinge pin into the Bottom Hinge of the refrigerator door and fasten the hinge to the cabinet. Do not tighten completely. A. Flat-head handle screws 9. Cover the remaining hole with the cap (provided). 10. Remove door hinge hole plug from the refrigerator door. Move to opposite side. 11. Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on the opposite side of the refrigerator. A. Bottom hinge 2. Place the washer on top of the Bottom Hinge pin. 3. Place the refrigerator door onto the Bottom Hinge pin. 4. Measure the distance from the bottom of the refrigerator door to the floor. The distance should be approximately 1⁴⁄₅" (4.6 cm). NOTE: If necessary, loosen the Bottom Hinge, without removing the screws, adjust the door to the correct height and fully tighten the screws. 8