Maytag W10297791 Refrigerator Doors and Drawer, Complete the Installation, Style 2-French Doors

Style 2

1.Create a service loop (minimum diameter of 2 ft [61 cm]) with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the copper tubing.

2.Remove the plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Place a compression nut and sleeve on the copper tubing.

3.Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly so that the tubing feeds straight into the port to avoid kinks.

4.Slide the compression nut over the sleeve and screw into the water valve inlet port.

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A. Plastic water tubing	C. Compression nut
B. Sleeve	D. Copper tubing

5.Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn the compression nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise to completely tighten. Do not overtighten.

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A. Plastic water line	D. Copper tubing
B. Water valve inlet port	E. “P” clamp
C. Compression nut

6.Check connection by pulling on copper tubing. Attach copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

Complete the Installation

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.

1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill the ice container.

Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, a #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.

IMPORTANT:

■Your refrigerator may have a standard reversible refrigerator door (Style 1) with either a freezer door or freezer drawer, or French doors (Style 2). Follow the instructions specific to the door style of your model.

■All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.” The graphics shown for the standard door (Style 1) are for a right-hand swing refrigerator (hinges factory installed on the right).

■If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see “Remove Doors and Hinges” and “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

■Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from the doors.

Remove and Replace Refrigerator Door Handles

Style 1–Standard Door

Front Mount Handle

■To remove the handle, remove the screw attaching the trim to the upper end of the handle. Using a flat-blade screw driver wrapped in masking tape, pry the trim piece from the lower end of the handle. Then, remove the screws attaching the handle to the door. See Front Mount graphic 2.

■To replace handle, reverse directions.

Side Mount Handle

■To remove the handle, remove the four screws attaching the handle to the side of the door. See Side Mount graphic 2.

■To replace the handle, align the holes in the handle with the holes in the door. Then, insert a screw in the upper hole at each end of the handle. Next, insert a screw in the lower holes. Tighten the screws. See Side Mount graphic 2.

Style 2–French Doors

Metal Handles

■Using a ³⁄₃₂" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located on the side of each handle. Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching the handles. See Metal Handle graphic 1.

■To replace the handles, reverse the directions.

Plastic Handles

■To remove the handle, grasp the lower part of the handle firmly, slide the handle up and pull the handle straight out from the door. See Plastic Handle graphic 1.

■To replace the handle, position the handle so that the large holes in the mounting clips are down and align the holes with the door studs. Rotate the handle so that the mounting clips are flat against the door and slide the handle down to engage. See Plastic Handle graphic 1.

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