Whirlpool 2218585 manual Refrigerator DoorsRemoving Reversing optional and Replacing, Style

Style 1

1.	Tube Clamp	3. Compression Nut
2.	Copper Tubing	4. Valve Inlet

Style 2

1. Tube Clamp 3. Compression Nut

2.Copper Tubing

3.The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water supply, a second water strainer should be installed in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) water line. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. Install at either tube connection.

4.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Refrigerator Doors:Removing,

Reversing (optional) and Replacing

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆ in. open-end wrench, flat 2 in. putty knife.

IMPORTANT:

■Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■If you are only removing and replacing the doors, the instructions are the same regardless of door style. See the “Door and hinge removal” and “Door and hinge replacement” sections.

■Depending on your model, you may have standard (Style 1) or contour (Style 2) doors. If you are also going to reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door style.

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

Door and hinge removal

⁵⁄₁₆” Hex Head Hinge Screw

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator (see Base Grille graphic).

3.Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

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.

4.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5.Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6.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, continue with the “Door reversal (optional)” instructions. If you are not reversing the doors, see the “Door and Hinge Replacement” section.

Door reversal (optional)

Style 1 - Standard Doors

(See complete Style 1 Graphics later in this section.)

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 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.

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