Whirlpool Freezer - Manual (Page 21)

DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL
Some installations require door/drawer removal to transport the
refrigerator to its final location.
Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors or
drawer. Connect power only after replacing doors or drawer.
Door removal
To Remove:
1. Unplug power cord from power source.
2. Remove toe grille and bottom hinge cover (see page 214).
3. Remove top hinge cover from refrigerator door by removing
Phillips screw and retain screw and cover for later use.
4. Unscrew 5/16” hex head screws from top hinge to remove hinge
and retain all screws for later use.
5. Lift right side refrigerator door from center hinge pin. Remove
door closure from center hinge pin on the right side and retain for
later use.
6 . Disconnect wire harness on top of left side refrigerator door top
hinge.
Release two-pin connector by pressing junction point with a flat
blade screwdriver or fingernail.
Green ground wire remains attached to the hinge.
7. Unscrew 5/16” hex head screws from top hinge to remove hinge
and retain for later use.
Lift left side refrigerator door, along with top hinge, from center
hinge pin.
Remove center hinge pin with a 5/16” hex head driver and retain
hinge pin for later use.
8. Remove Phillips screws to remove right and left hinges and retain
all screws for later use.
9. Remove both stabilizing brackets with 3/8” hex head driver and
retain screws for later use.
Door Reinstallation
1. Install hinge assemblies:
• Install top hinge loosely with 5/16” hex headscrews.
• Install center hinge with Phillips screws.
2. Place hinge side of refrigerator dooron center hinge pin.
3. While holding refrigerator doorupright, tighten down top
hingewith 5/16” hex head driver.
4. Reconnect two-pin connector.
5. Replace top hinge covers.
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