Whirlpool Freezer Guide to Internal Components, To Lock the Shelf Into Another Position, Shelves

GUIDE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS

Shelves

•Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded with food (except in the case of the lift shelf).

•Confirm shelf is secure before placing items on shelf.

Your refrigerator has either spill guard glass shelf or non- sealed Shelves. The spill guard glassshelf shelves have a spill retainer edge which allows for easier clean up and some are equipped with the Easy Glide slide out feature. To slide out (select models), grasp the front of the shelf and pull forward. Push in the shelf to return to the original position.

To Remove a Shelf:

•Slightly tilt up the front and lift up the rear of the shelf, then pull the shelf straight out.

To Lock the Shelf Into Another Position:

•Tilt up the front edge of the shelf.

•Insert the hooks into the desired frame openings and let the shelf settle into place.

•Be sure the shelf is securely locked at the rear.

Lift Shelf (select models)

The fresh food compartment is equipped with an lift shelf. This shelf can be adjusted up or down without having to be

unloaded of its contents. To adjust an lift shelf, pull out the knob on the crank handle. Rotate the crank clockwise to raise the

height of the shelf, and counterclockwise to lower the height of the shelf.

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•Do not raise the shelf to the very top of the vertical rails,as the shelf may become jammed.

To Remove:

Completely unloadthe shelfand pull the shelf forward.

When the shelf stops, press up on the tabs located underneath

its outside edges, then continue pulling forward, clear of the frame.

To Install:

Align the shelf to the frame and push it all the way back. (There is no need to depress the tabs for reinstallation).

In ordinary use, the lift shelf frame assembly does not require removal. Though unlikely, and not recommended, the correct removal procedure is as follows:

To Remove:

Unload the shelf completely.

Remove glassshelf by pulling forward. When shelf stopslift up and continue pulling forward.

•Manually move the two rear latches toward the shelf center.

•While supporting the entire shelf and frame from underneath, lift slightly and rotate the assemblyapproximately 30°to allow the rear mechanism to clear the vertical rear side rails.

•The entire assemblycan then be moved forward and clear of the refrigerator corn partment.

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