Whirlpool WRS965CIAM - Manual (Page 11)

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Leveling and Door Closing
Your refrigerator has two adjustable front feet — one on the right
and one on the left. In most cases, the refrigerator should be
steady when both feet are touching the floor. If your refrigerator
seems unsteady or if you want the doors to close more easily,
adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:
1. Move the refrigerator into its final location. Open both doors
to 90°. Remove the base grille by removing the two screws,
then pulling out on the outside corners.
NOTE: The doors must only be opened to 90°. If they are
opened all the way, the base grille will not come off.
2. The two leveling feet are located on the brackets on each side
of the product.
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator
takes some weight off the leveling feet. This makes it easier to
make adjustments.
3. Use a
¹⁄₄" open-ended or adjustable wrench to adjust the
leveling feet. Turn the leveling foot to the left to raise that side
of the product, or turn it to the right to lower that side of the
product.
4. Open both doors again and check that they close as easily as
you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by
turning the leveling feet to the left. It may take several more
turns, and you should turn both leveling feet the same
amount.
NOTE: Whenever you need to move the refrigerator, turn the
leveling feet to the right until they are no longer touching the
ground. This will allow the refrigerator to roll more easily.
Door Alignment
A refrigerator that is not level from side-to-side may appear to
have doors that are not properly aligned. If the doors appear this
way, use the instructions in the previous section to check the
leveling.
The doors are designed to be slightly different heights when the
refrigerator is empty, in order to account for the weight of food
that will be placed on the doors. If the doors are still not aligned
after checking the leveling and loading the refrigerator with food,
follow the steps below to adjust the door alignment.
1. If necessary, open both doors to 90° and remove the base
grille.
2. Locate the alignment screw on the bottom hinge of the
refrigerator door.
3. Use a ⁵⁄₁₆" open-ended or adjustable wrench to turn the screw.
To raise the refrigerator door, turn the screw to the right. To
lower the door, turn the screw to the left.
4. Check that the doors are even at the top. If necessary,
continue to turn the alignment screw until the doors are
aligned.
5. Open both doors to 90°. Replace the base grille.
Complete Installation
1. Turn water supply line valve to “Open” position.
2. Turn refrigerator switch to ON position. Wait a few minutes.
Check water line connections for leaks.
3. Set refrigerator and freezer compartment controls to the
midpoint setting. Check that the compressor is operating
properly and that all lights are working.
4. Flush water system before using. See “Prepare the Water
System.”
NOTE: If construction will continue after refrigerator has been
installed, set controls to OFF.
If Refrigerator Does Not Operate
■ Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or household fuse
blown.
■ Check that the power supply cord is plugged into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
■ See “Problem Solver” or “Troubleshooting” in the Use & Care
Guide or User Instructions.
A. Bottom hinge
B. Leveler bracket
C. Leveling foot
A
B
C Raise
Lower
A. Alignment screw
A
Raise
Lower