Whirlpool 2308045 manual AdjusttheDoors, Handle Removal optional

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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. See Graphic 1.

3.Move refrigerator into place. Replace handles as shown. See Graphic 1.

Door Removal

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

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 cover and screws as shown. See Graphic 4. Do not remove Screw A.

6.Disconnect wiring plug and both ground wires. See Graphic 4.

7.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.

8.Remove top right hinge cover and screws as shown. See Graphic 6. Do not remove Screw A.

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

10.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 A.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Reconnect both ground wires.

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

5.Reconnect both ground wires.

6.Reconnect wiring plug.

7.Replace left hinge cover and screws.

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

9.Align and replace the top right hinge as shown. See Graphic 6. Tighten screws.

10.Replace hinge cover and screws. Tighten screws.

11.Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.

AdjusttheDoors

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

1.Move the refrigerator into its final position.

2.The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the base of the refrigerator on either side. See Graphic 8.

3.Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator. See Graphic 8.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

4.Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws to the right. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount.

5.Replace the base grille.

NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille.

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Contents Side by Side Refrigerator Table of Contents Your safety and the safety of others are very important Refrigerator SafetyLocationRequirements Installation InstructionsClean Before Using UnpacktheRefrigeratorRemove the Base Grille Electrical RequirementsBaseGrille Recommended Grounding MethodRefrigerator Doors Door Removal Door and Hinge Replacement AdjusttheDoorsHandle Removal optional NormalSounds Refrigerator USEConnecttheWaterSupply PreparetheWaterSystemStyle Setting the slide controls on some models UsingtheControlsAdjustingControlSettings Setting the dial controls on some modelsWater Dispenser WaterandIceDispensersIce Dispenser To Dispense IceWaterFiltrationSystem WaterFilter StatusLightIceMakerandStorageBin RefrigeratorShelves Clean the Ice Storage BinTo Remove and Replace the Ice Storage Bin DeliDrawer AdjustableFlip-upShelfFlip-upShelf ConvertibleVegetable/MeatDrawer Crisper and CoversFreezer Features DoorRails Door FeaturesCleaning Refrigerator CareChangingtheLightBulbs Holidays PowerInterruptionsHolidayandMovingCare Style 2 Behind Freezer BasketTroubleshooting Water dispenser will not operate properly Off-taste, odor or gray color in the iceIce dispenser will not operate properly Ice bucket difficult to removeDispenser water is not cool enough Temperature is too warmComputer Troubleshooting on some models Water flow from the dispenser decreases noticeablyAccessories Assistance or ServicePage ONE-YEAR Full Warranty on Refrigerator Whirlpool Refrigerator Warranty