Whirlpool WRT541SZDW Owners Manual - Page 7
Cabinet, Freezer Door, NOTES, Refrigerator Door, Replace Doors and Hinges, Contour Door models only - manual
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Cabinet 1. Remove the three dome caps and screws from handle side and move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1. 2. Using the three hex-head hinge screws, insert two screws halfway into the holes, leaving space to insert the Center Hinge. 3. Slide the center hinge, from the right, onto the screws, insert the third screw, and tighten all screws completely. NOTE: Make sure the washers are in place on both the top and bottom pins of the center hinge. A B A A Hex-head hinge screws B. Washers 4. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown. See Graphic 1-2. Freezer Door 1. Remove the freezer door handle. Using a ¹⁄₈" hex key, loosen the setscrew located on the side of the handle. Pull the handle straight out from the door. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 2. 2. Remove the brand badge using the plastic tool (provided). 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). NOTES: ■ To avoid scratching the finish, do not use a sharp or metallic object to pry the brand badge from the door. ■ Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over any adhesive residue with your fingers. Rinse the door with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. 3. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown. See Graphic 4. 4. Reinstall freezer handle on opposite side of the freezer door as shown. See Graphic 2. 5. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place. Refrigerator Door 1. Remove the refrigerator door handle. Using a ¹⁄₈" hex key, loosen the setscrew located on the side of the handle. Pull the handle straight out from the door. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 6. 2. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to opposite side hinge hole as shown. See Graphic 3. 3. Remove door handle hole plug and discard. See Graphic 7. Replace on opposite side with the door handle hole plug provided in the Reversibility Kit located in the crisper. 4. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown. See Graphic 4. 5. Reinstall refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown. See Graphic 6. 6. Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on refrigerator. Replace Doors and Hinges NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed. 1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten screws. 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. 2. Measure the distance from the bottom of the refrigerator door to the floor. The distance should be approximately 3¹⁄₂" (88 mm). NOTE: If necessary, loosen the bottom hinge, without removing the screws, adjust the door to the correct height and fully tighten the screws. 3. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten all screws. See Center Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door. 4. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown. See Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten screws completely. Contour Door models only: ■ Remove the screw attaching the hinge pin to the hinge. Turn the hinge over so that it is pointing in the opposite direction. ■ 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 ■ 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. 5. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws. NOTE: The distance between the doors should be approximately 16 mm). 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. 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. Remove the cover from the base grille. Move the cover to the opposite side. 7