Whirlpool RT21LMXJW00 manual Door Closing and Alignment

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Door and hinge removal

⁵⁄₁₆” Hex Head Hinge Screw

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator (see Base Grille graphic).

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

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

4.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic.

5.Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

6.Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic.

7.Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

8.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Door and hinge replacement”.

Door reversal (optional)

Door Stop Screw

Door Hinge Hole Plug

Door Handle Sealing Screw

Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Flat-Head Handle Screw

Door Handle Screw Cover

Door Handle Seal Screw Front

Round-Head Handle Screw

Cabinet

1.Remove ⁵⁄₁₆ in hex head hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side (see Graphic 1-1).

2.Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown (see Graphic 1- 2).

Freezer door

1.Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 2).

2.Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as shown (see Graphic 3).

3.Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown (see Graphic 4).

4.Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown (see Graphic 5).

5.Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door. Assemble handles on door as shown (see Graphic 2).

6.Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place.

Refrigerator door

1.Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1, remove the handle screw cover (see Graphic 6-1). For Style 2, slide trim down as shown (see Graphic 6-2).

2.Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 6-3).

3.Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to opposite side hinge hole as shown (see Graphic 3).

4.Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 4).

5.Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 7).

6.Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 5).

7.Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 6-3). Drive top two screws in handle first. Align lower portion of handle and drive bottom screw.

8.Align refrigerator bottom trim. For Style 1, replace the door handle screw cover (see Graphic 6-1). For Style 2, slide trim into place (see Graphic 6-2).

9.Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on product.

Door and hinge replacement

Note: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1.Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten screws.

2.Replace the refrigerator door.

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

3.Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten all screws (see Center Hinge graphic).

4.Replace the freezer door.

5.Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown (see Top Hinge graphic). Do not tighten screws completely.

6.Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws.

Final Steps

1.Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall top hinge cover (see Top Hinge graphic).

2.Replace the base grille (see Base Grille graphic).

3.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

4.Reset the controls (see “Setting the Controls” section).

5.Return all removable door parts to doors and food to product.

Door Closing and Alignment

Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:

1.Plug refrigerator power cord into a 3 prong grounded outlet. Move the refrigerator into its final position.

2.Remove the base grille (see “Base Grille” earlier in this section). The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the base of the refrigerator on either side.

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Contents TOP-MOUNT Refrigerator Table of Contents Refrigeratorsafety Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezerInstalling Your Refrigerator Unpacking Your RefrigeratorSpace Requirements Removing packaging materialsConnecting the Refrigerator To a Water Source Electrical RequirementsRecommended grounding method Read all directions carefully before you beginConnecting to refrigerator Base GrilleTo remove the base grille To replace the base grilleDoor Removal Replacement Door Closing and Alignment Using Your Refrigerator Understanding Sounds You May HearEnsuring Proper Air Circulation Door AlignmentSetting the Controls Adjusting Control SettingsFor models with two controls For models with a single controlLateral Adjustable Shelf Refrigerator ShelvesOn some models Slide-out Shelves on some modelsOn some models Accessory Meat Drawer and CoverChilled Meat Drawer Crisper and Crisper CoverFreezer Features Utility or Egg BinCrisper Humidity Control Wine or Can/Bottle RackAdjustable Half-width Freezer Shelf Freezer ShelfPull-out Freezer Floor Frozen food storage guideDoor Features Cleaning Your Refrigerator Power InterruptionsTo clean your refrigerator Caring for Your RefrigeratorTroubleshooting Vacation and Moving CareTemperature is too warm Refrigerator seems to make too much noiseIce maker is not producing ice Off-taste or odor in the iceU.S.A CanadaRoper Refrigerator Warranty Whirlpool Corporation will not pay forSécurité DU Réfrigérateur Avant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateurInstallation DU Réfrigérateur Déballage de votre réfrigérateurEspacement requis Enlèvement des matériaux d’emballageMéthode recommandée de mise à la terre Spécifications électriquesRaccordement du réfrigérateurà une Canalisation d’eau Arrivée d’eau froideGrille de la base Raccordement au réfrigérateurPour enlever la grille de la base Pour replacer la grille de la baseDémontage et réinstallation De la porte Inversion de la porte facultatif Réinstallation Portes et charnièresDémontage Portes et charnières Fermeture et alignement des portes Les bruits de l’appareil que vous Pouvez entendreÉtapes finales Fermeture des portesRéglage des commandes Ajustement des réglages de CommandePour les modèles à deux commandes Utilisation DU RéfrigérateurCaractéristiques DU Réfrigérateur Tablettes du réfrigérateurTablettes coulissantes sur certains modèles Tablettes et cadres de tabletteSur certains modèles Tablette à réglage latéralTiroir à viande et couvercle Sur certains modèles Accessoire Tiroir à viande réfrigéréBac à légumes et couvercle Réglage de l’humidité dans les bacs LégumesCongélateur Casier utilitaire ou oeufrierCasier à vin ou porte-cannettes Machine à glaçonsClayette de congélateur Clayette ajustable demi-largeur Pour congélateurPlancher de congélateur coulissant Guide d’entreposage des aliments surgelésPorte Tringles dans la porteBalconnets Porte-cannettesRemplacement des ampoules ’éclairage Tablette de porte relevableNettoyage du réfrigérateur Pour nettoyer le réfrigérateurDépannage Pannes de courantEntretien avant les vacances ou lors ’un déménagement VacancesUne ampoule est-elle grillée? T-il plus d’humidité que d’habitude?Les portes sont-elles ouvertes fréquemment? Les portes sont-elles complètement fermées?La porte est-elle souvent ouverte? La pièce est-elle humide?Les aliments sont-ils bien emballés? Les joints collent-ils?Pour service au Canada Aux États-UnisAu Canada Si vous avez besoin de pièces de rechangeGarantie DU Réfrigérateur Roper Whirlpool Corporation ne paiera pas pour

RT21LMXJW00 specifications

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