Whirlpool ET1FTTXKT03 Handle Removal optional, Door Removal, Door and Hinge Replacement, Style

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Handle Removal (optional)

1.Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle. Lift trim pieces off shoulder screws (see Graphic 1).

NOTE: Some models include accent pieces between the handle and the handle trim. If your model includes the accents, you will need to carefully remove them with a flat-head screwdriver before removing the handle screws. The accent pieces are optional and can be reinstalled or left off of the handle assembly.

2.Remove handle screws and handles.

3.Move refrigerator into place. Replace handles as shown (see Graphic 1).

Door Removal

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Open both refrigerator doors. Remove the base grille by pulling up on the bottom outside corners (see Graphic 2).

3.Close both doors and keep them closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

4.If you have a dispenser (ice or water), disconnect the water dispenser tubing located behind the base grille on the freezer door side (see Graphic 3).

■Press the red outer ring against the face of fitting and pull the dispenser tubing free.

■On some models, remove tubing from hose clip.

5.Remove top left hinge screw and cover as shown (see Graphic 4).

6.Disconnect wiring plug and both ground wires from ground wire screw (on some models) as shown (see Graphic 4).

7.Remove remaining left hinge screws and hinge as shown (see Graphic 4). DO NOT REMOVE SCREW 1.

8.Carefully lift freezer door straight up off bottom hinge (see Graphic 5). The water dispenser tubing remains attached to the freezer door and pulls through the bottom left hinge. Make sure you protect the dispenser tubing from damage.

9.Remove top right hinge cover and screws as shown (see Graphic 6). DO NOT REMOVE SCREW 1.

10.Lift the refrigerator door straight up off bottom hinge.

11.It may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinge to move the refrigerator through a doorway. Both bottom hinges have similar construction.

■Disassemble the hinges as shown (see Graphic 7). DO NOT REMOVE SCREW 1.

Door and Hinge Replacement

1.Replace both bottom hinges, if removed. Tighten screws.

2.Assistance may be needed to feed the water dispenser tubing through the bottom hinge while reinstalling the freezer door. Carefully feed the dispenser tubing through the bottom left hinge before replacing the door on the hinge.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the top hinges are being replaced. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

3.Reconnect water dispenser tubing by pushing tubing into fitting until it stops and black mark touches face of fitting (see Graphic 3). On some models, replace tubing in hose clip.

4.Align and replace the top left hinge as shown (see Graphic 4). Tighten screws.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Reconnect both ground wires.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

Style 1

■Reconnect both ground wires.

■Reconnect wiring plug.

Style 1

Style 2

■ Reconnect wiring plug.

5.Replace left hinge cover and screws.

6.Replace the refrigerator door by carefully lifting the door onto the bottom right hinge.

7.Align and replace the top right hinge as shown (see Graphic 6). Tighten screws.

8.Replace hinge cover and screws. Tighten screws.

9.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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Contents Guide d’utilisation Et d’entretien Side by Side RefrigeratorRéfrigérateur Côte À Côte Use & Care GuideTable DES Matières Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer Refrigerator SafetyLocation Requirements Refrigerator InstallationCleaning before use UnpackingTo remove the base grille Electrical RequirementsBase Grille Recommended grounding methodBase Grille Door Alignment Door RemovalStyle Door and Hinge ReplacementHandle Removal optional Door RemovalWater Supply Connection Connecting to Water LineConnecting to Refrigerator Door ClosingNormal Sounds Water System PreparationOn some models Water and Ice Dispensers Using the ControlsRefrigerator USE Ensuring Proper Air CirculationInterior Water Filtration System To increase ice production rate On some models AccessoryIce Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket To turn the ice maker on/offFlip-up Shelf Refrigerator FeaturesAdjustable Flip-up Shelf Refrigerator ShelvesWine or Can/Bottle Rack Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature ControlCovers Crisper Humidity ControlDoor Rails Freezer FeaturesFreezer Shelf Freezer Basket or BinDispenser Light on some models CleaningCleaning your refrigerator Changing the Light BulbsPower Interruptions TroubleshootingVacation and Moving Care Ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice Ice bucket difficult to remove U.S.A If you need replacement partsOur consultants provide assistance with Water Filter Certifications AccessoriesCanada Product Data Sheets Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for Whirlpool Refrigerator WarrantyPage Avant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateur Sécurité DU RéfrigérateurEnlèvement des matériaux d’emballage Installation DU RéfrigérateurEmplacement d’installation DéballageGrille de la base Méthode recommandée de mise à la terreRéinstallation de la grille de la base Spécifications électriquesEnlèvement des portes AvertissementEnlèvement des poignées facultatif Réinstallation des portes et des charnièresEnlèvement des portes Raccordement à une canalisation d’eau Fermeture des portesRaccordement de la canalisation deau Arrivée d’eau froideRaccordement au réfrigérateur Préparation du système d’eauSons normaux Sur certains modèlesPour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air Appropriée Utilisation des commandesCommandes rotatives sur certains modèles Utilisation DU RéfrigérateurLe distributeur de glaçons Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçonsVerrouillage du distributeur sur certains modèles Remplacement de la cartouche de filtre à eau intérieurSystème de filtration d’eau intérieur Le distributeur d’eauAugmentation du taux de production de glaçons Sur certains modèles AccessoirePour retirer et réinstaller le bac à glaçons Mise en marche/arrêt de la machine à glaçonsPour retirer et replacer une tablette/un cadre Tablettes du réfrigérateurTablette relevable Tablette relevable ajustableLégumes et couvercles Tiroir pour spécialités alimentairesPanier ou bac de congélateur CongélateurCasier utilitaire Tablette de congélateurPorte-cannettes et balconnets PorteEntretien DU Réfrigérateur Tringles dans la portePannes de courant Lumière du tableau de commandeLampe de distributeur sur certains modèles Déménagement DépannageDéménagement Page Un glaçon est-il coincé dans la goulotte? Dégager le Page Aux États-Unis AccessoiresAu Canada Feuilles DE Données SUR LE Produit Whirlpool Corporation ne paiera pas pour Garantie DU Réfrigérateur WhirlpoolWhirlpool Corporation All rights reserved 2220697
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