Whirlpool 2300253 manual Base Grille, Refrigerator Doors Removing Reversing optional and Replacing

6.Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄ in. drilled hole in the water pipe and that rubber washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so rubber washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.

7.Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

8.Place the free end of the tubing into a bucket or sink. Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water pipe. Check for leaks. Coil copper tubing.

Connecting to refrigerator:

1.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.

2.Create service loop using extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.

1.Tube Clamp

2.Copper Tubing

3.Compression Nut

4.Valve Inlet

3.Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

4.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

5.Push refrigerator into opening.

Base Grille

To remove the base grille:

1.Open the refrigerator door.

2.Grasp the grille with both hands.

3.Lift up and tilt the bottom of the grille toward you.

NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the grille.

To replace the base grille:

1.Open the refrigerator door.

2.Place upper clips in openings in the metal panel.

3.Roll the grille down toward the refrigerator until it snaps into place.

Refrigerator Doors: Removing,

Reversing (optional) and Replacing

TOOLS NEEDED:

⁵⁄₁₆-in., ³⁄₈-in., ¹⁄₄ in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-head screwdriver.

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.

Door and hinge removal

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

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

3.Close the freezer 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.

5.Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6.Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic.

7.Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

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”.

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