Whirlpool 2212539 manual Door reversal optional Style 1 - Standard, Style 2 - Contour, Final Steps

8.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Door and hinge replacement”.

Door reversal (optional)

Style 1 - Standard

(Graphics follow these instructions.)

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

Cabinet

1.Remove ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex head hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side (see Graphic 1-1).

2.Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown (see

Graphic 1-2).

Freezer door

1.Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 2).

2.Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as shown (see Graphic 3).

3.Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown (see Graphic 4).

4.Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown (see Graphic 5).

5.Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door. Assemble handles on door as shown (see Graphic 2).

6.Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place.

Refrigerator door

1.Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1, remove the handle screw cover (see Graphic 6-1). For Style 2, slide trim down as shown (see Graphic 6-2).

2.Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 6-3).

3.Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to opposite side hinge hole as shown (see Graphic 3).

4.Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 4).

5.Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 7).

6.Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 5).

7.Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 6-3). Drive top two screws in handle first. Align lower portion of handle and drive bottom screw.

8.Align refrigerator bottom trim. For Style 1, replace the door handle screw cover (see Graphic 6-1). For Style 2, slide trim into place (see Graphic 6-2).

9.Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on product.

Style 2 - Contour

(Graphics follow these instructions.)

Cabinet

1.Remove ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex head hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side (see Graphic 1-1).

2.Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown (see Graphic 1-2).

Doors

1.Remove door hinge hole plug from top of freezer door. Move to opposite side as shown (see Graphic 2).

2.Remove door stop from both the freezer and refrigerator door (see Graphic 3).

NOTE: When reversing the door, the freezer handle becomes the refrigerator door handle and the refrigerator door handle becomes the freezer handle (see Door Handle Reversal graphic).

3.Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 4).

4.Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 5).

5.Rotate and position handle from refrigerator door onto freezer door and assemble as shown (see Graphic 6).

6.Rotate and position handle from freezer door onto refrigerator door and assemble as shown (see Graphic 7).

7.Reinstall door stops to opposite side (see Graphic 8).

Door and hinge replacement

NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1.Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten screws.

2.Replace the refrigerator door.

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

3.Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten all screws (see Center Hinge graphic).

4.Replace the freezer door.

5.Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown (see Top Hinge graphic). Do not tighten screws completely.

6.Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws.

Final Steps

1.Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall top hinge cover (see Top Hinge graphic).

2.Replace the base grille (see Base Grille graphic).

3.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

4.Reset the controls (see “Setting the Controls” section).

5.Return all removable door parts to doors and food to product.

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