Installation requirements, Warning, Tools and parts – Whirlpool W10153554 User Manual
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The accessory grille provides a custom, unified appearance to
two 36" (91.4 cm) bottom-mount refrigerators installed next to
each other. The accessory grille replaces each refrigerator’s top
grille.
These instructions are intended as a general guide only and do
not supersede any national or local codes in any way.
Compliance with all local, state or national codes pertaining to
this type of installation should be determined prior to installation.
Tools and Parts
Assemble the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any of the
required tools listed here. Proper installation is your responsibility.
Tools Needed:
Parts Supplied:
The Accessory Grille Kit includes all parts needed for installation
on any model.
Plan the Installation
Required parts, accessories and options
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Two 36" bottom-mount refrigerators (a left-hand swing and a
right-hand swing)
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Accessory Grille Kit with Heaters. See “Tools and Parts.”
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Custom Panels (optional depending on your model)
Plan the installation of the two refrigerators using both these
instructions and the Installation Instructions provided with the
refrigerators. Both heaters must be installed on the refrigerators
before they are moved into their final locations.
NOTE: For the proper opening dimensions and utility placement
when installing two bottom-mount refrigerators next to each
other. See “Location Requirements.”
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¹⁄₄" Nut driver
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Power screwdriver
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Tape measure
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¹¹⁄₃₂" Nut driver
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Scissors
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Tape
Heater Parts (All models)
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Black wire and white wire
harness
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Black wire and orange wire
harness
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Transformer
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Foil-type heaters (2)
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Wiring diagram - See “Wiring
Connection Diagram.”
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Transformer
mounting template
(Back Cover)
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#8–13 x
¹⁄₂" Self-
drilling screws (2)
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install grille kit.
WARNING
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Additional Parts for One-piece Accessory Grille
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Accessory grille top
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Accessory grille bottom
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Accessory grille end caps (2)
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Center mounting bracket
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T-bolts and nuts (6)
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Acrylic panel and filler
(optional)
Additional Parts for Two-piece Accessory Grille
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Accessory grille
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Louver panel
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Mounting bracket
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Mounting bracket screw
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Tab brackets (2)
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Tab bracket screws (2)