Whirlpool 3VET16GKGW01 manual Electrical Requirements, ReversingtheDoor Swing

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Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded (earthed) 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.

Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection:

Recommended Grounding Method

Plug 1: A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded (earthed) electrical supply is required.

Plugs 2 and 3: A 220/240 Volt/50 Hz or 220 Volt/60Hz AC only 10 ampere fused and grounded (earthed) electrical supply is required.

Plug 1

Plug 2

Plug 3

It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to the desired setting.

ReversingtheDoor Swing

TOOLS NEEDED:

⁵⁄₁₆-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, ¹⁄₂-inch open-end wrench, flat 2-inch putty knife.

⁵⁄₁₆ inch Hex-Head Hinge Screw

Door Stop Screw

Sealing Screw (use on top of doors)

SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF, unplug it, and remove any food from door shelves.

To remove doors from hinges:

1.Keep doors closed until ready to lift free from the cabinet.

2.Start at the top hinge and work your way down to the center hinge and bottom hinge. Remove all screws and components as shown.

3.Open and lift doors off hinges.

NOTE: If you are reversing the door swing, you should move the handles while the doors are off of the refrigerator. Follow the instructions in the “Reversing the Door Handles” section.

To replace doors on hinges:

1.Remove hole plugs covering the screw holes on the opposite side of the refrigerator using a flat putty knife.

2.Replace the doors.

3.Start at the bottom hinge and work your way up to the center hinge and top hinge replacing all components and screws as shown.

4.Line up doors so they are centered between the sides of the cabinet and parallel with each other.

5.Fill all unused openings with screws or plastic hole plugs. Moisture will enter any unfilled openings.

NOTE: If the doors are not closing on their own, see the “Door Closing and Alignment” section.

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Contents Use& Care Guide 2202193Contents ÍndiceRefrigerator Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very importantBefore you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer Parts and Features Space Requirements Removing Packaging MaterialsRecommended Grounding Method Electrical RequirementsReversingtheDoor Swing To remove doors from hingesCenter Hinge Reversingthe DoorHandlesTop Hinge Bottom HingeDoor ClosingandAlignment StyleUsing Your Refrigerator Understanding Sounds You May HearEnsuringProper Air Circulation Settingthe Control FoodStorageGuideStoring Fresh Food Storing Frozen Food Drop-inDoor Trim FeaturesRefrigeratorShelves RemovingtheMeat Drawer CoverTo remove the crispers Crisper and Crisper CoverStyle To remove the cover Remove meat drawer Style To remove the plastic coverCleaningYour Refrigerator Freezer ShelfVacationandMovingCare PowerInterruptionsChanging theLight Bulb VacationsYour refrigerator will not operate Trouble ShootingMoving Lights do not workRefrigerator seems to make too much noise Temperature is too warmMotor seems to run too much Off-taste or odor in the iceDoors are difficult to open Assistance Or ServiceIf you need replacement parts Doors will not close completelyWhirlpool Refrigerator Warranty Whirlpool will not pay forSeguridad DEL Frigorífico Antes de tirar su viejo frigorífico o congeladorPartes Y Características Requisitos de espacio Cómodesembalarsu Frigorífico Cómo quitar los materiales de embaladoMétodo recomendado de conexión a tierra Requisitos eléctricosCómo invertirel cierre dela Puerta Para sacar las puertas de las bisagrasBisagra central Cómoinvertirlasmanijas de LapuertaBisagra superior Bisagra inferiorTipo Cómo Usar SU Frigorífico Cómoasegurarunaadecuada Circulación deaireAjuste deloscontroles TemperaturaAlimentos Almacenamiento de alimentos frescosConservación de alimentos congelados Congelación Caracterís Ticas DEL FrigoríficoEstantesdel frigorífico Para sacar un estanteBordede la puerta CómosacarelYsu tapa Compartimientopara Verdurasytapa Estante delcongeladorLimpiezadel frigorífico Continuación se enumeran algunos consejos de limpiezaCortes de electricidad VacacionesPara cambiar la luz del frigorífico ¿Está enchufado el cable? MudanzaLas luces no funcionan ¿Se fundieron o saltaron los plomos?El frigorífico parece hacer demasiados ruidos Hay agua en la bandeja de descongelaciónEl motor parece trabajar en exceso El hielo tiene mal sabor o mal colorHay exceso de humedad en el interior Las puertas no se abren bienLas puertas no cierran bien Asistencia O Servicio Si necesita piezas de recambioAsistencia adicional Garantía DEL Frigorífico Whirlpool Whirlpool Corporation no pagará por2202193