KitchenAid W10137649A installation instructions Refrigerator Door and Drawer

5.Using an adjustable wrench, hold the nut on the plastic water line to keep it from moving. Then, with a second wrench turn the compression nut on the copper tubing counterclockwise to completely tighten. Do not overtighten.

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A. Plastic water line	D. Copper tubing
B. Water valve inlet port	E. “P” clamp
C. Compression nut

6.Check connection by pulling on copper tubing. Attach copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

Complete the Installation

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong 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.

1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill the ice container.

Refrigerator Door and Drawer

Graphics are included later in this section.

Remove and Replace Handles (Architect® Series)

1.Using a ³⁄₃₂" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located on the side of each handle. See Graphics 2 and 4.

2.Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching handles.

3.To replace the handle, reverse the directions.

Remove Handles (Panel Series)

IMPORTANT:

■Remove the door from refrigerator before removing handles.

■You must remove the handles to remove the decorator panels or to reverse the door swing.

1.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the top door cap. See Graphic 3.

2.Tap the bottom edge of the refrigerator door handle upward with a rubber mallet.

3.Handle will slide up approximately ³⁄₄" (19.05 mm) and release from the door.

Replace Handles (Panel Series)

1.Make sure the bottom door cap is installed. See Graphic 5.

2.Align handle notches with metal mounting tabs on the side of the door. Slide the handle down until it locks.

3.Tap the top of the handle with a rubber mallet to ensure a snug fit.

4.Using a Phillips screwdriver, reinstall the top door cap.

Remove Door and Hinges

IMPORTANT:

■Remove food and any adjustable door bins or utility bins from doors.

■All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift it free from the cabinet.

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

3.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge Graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

4.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge Graphic.

Reverse Door (Architect® Series)

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so they open from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Replace Door and Hinges.”

Door Stop Screw	Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Flat-Head Handle Screw	Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Cabinet

1.Remove the hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.

2.Using a flat-blade screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape, remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic 1-2.

Refrigerator door

1.Remove the refrigerator handle assembly including the mounting posts and screws. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 2.

2.Remove the door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 5.

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