Whirlpool 12828188A Remove Drawer Front, Replace Drawer Front, Replace Doors and Hinges

Models: 12828185A 12828188A

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Replace Doors and Hinges

Replace Doors and Hinges

1.Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.

2.Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.

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.Align the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all screws.

4.Reconnect the wiring plug on top of the left-hand side refrigerator door.

5.Reconnect the water lines by firmly pushing one line inside the other. Slide the black locking collar fully forward.

6.While holding the tabbed section of the waterline, turn the locking collar counterclockwise until you hear a “click.”

NOTE: The arrow on the tabbed section should align with the two bars on the locking collar.

7.Check for leaks. Replace the top hinge covers.

Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer

IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and replace the freezer drawer. Graphics are included later in this section.

Remove Drawer Front

1.Open the freezer drawer to full extension.

2.Loosen the four screws attaching the drawer glides to the drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Keep the screws in the drawer front.

3.Lift drawer front upward and off the screws. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

Replace Drawer Front

1.Slide the drawer glides out of the freezer compartment. Insert the screws in the top of the drawer front into the slots in the drawer brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

2.Pull the drawer brackets toward you to position the two screws in the bottom of the drawer front into the brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

3.Completely tighten the four screws.

Final Steps

1.Replace the base grille.

Remove and Replace Freezer DrawerWARNING

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.

2.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

3.Return all removable parts to doors and drawer and food to refrigerator and freezer.

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Whirlpool 12828188A Remove Drawer Front, Replace Drawer Front, Replace Doors and Hinges, Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer