Whirlpool WZF34X20D Owners Manual - Page 6
Freezer Door
View all Whirlpool WZF34X20D manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Page 6 highlights
Freezer Door Tools Needed: 5/16" hex-head socket wrench, 3/8" hex-head socket 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 door (hinges factory installed on the right). ■■ If you only want to remove and replace the door, see the "Remove Door and Hinges" and "Replace Door and Hinges." ■■ Before you begin, turn the control OFF and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from door. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to lift the freezer door. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Remove Door and Hinges WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Cabinet 1. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic 2 in "Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal" section. 2. Remove the bottom hinge pin from the hinge bracket. 3. Remove the decals covering the holes on the opposite side of the bottom hinge. 4. Reinstall the bottom hinge pin in the alternate hole in the hinge bracket. See Graphic 3 in "Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal" section. 5. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the 4 hexhead hinge screws. Door 1. Remove the hinge thimble hole plug from the top of the door. 2. Remove the door stop from the bottom of the door. 3. Move the door stop to the opposite side, making sure that the hole in the door stop plate is aligned perfectly with the hole in the door for the bottom hinge pin. 4. Using the screws removed in Step 2, fasten the door stop bracket to the bottom of the door. 5. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the bottom hinge is in place. Replace Door and Hinges NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed. 1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door. NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working. 2. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top Hinge graphic in the "Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal" section. Do not tighten the screws completely. 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. 2. Using the provided decals, cover the remaining holes located on the opposite side from the bottom hinge. WARNING Hex-head hinge screws 1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power. 2. Keep the freezer door closed until you are ready to lift it free from the cabinet. NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while he hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place while you are working. 3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic in the "Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal" section. 4. Lift the freezer door free from the lower hinge and cabinet and set aside. 5. Remove the 4 hex-head hinge screws and bottom hinge assembly. See Bottom Hinge graphic in the "Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal" section. Reverse Door (optional on some models) IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in the opposite direction, continue with "Reverse Door (optional on some models)" instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see "Replace Door and Hinges." 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. 3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 4. Reset the control. See "Using the Control." 5. Return all removable door parts to door and food to freezer. 6