Whirlpool 2300253 Door reversal optional, Cabinet, Refrigerator door, Freezer door, Final Steps

Door reversal (optional)

Door Stop Screw	Door Hinge Hole Plug
Door Handle Sealing Screw	Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Flat-Head Handle Screw	Round-Head Handle Screw
Door Handle Seal Screw Front	Shoulder 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).

Refrigerator door

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

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

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

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

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

6.Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 2). Drive two screws in the handle first. Replace handle trim as shown.

7.Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and freezer compartment door are in place.

Freezer door

1.Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together (see Graphic 6-1).

2.Remove door hinge hole plugs. Move to opposite side as shown (see Graphic 6-2).

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 handle on door as shown (see Graphic 2).

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

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 freezer 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 refrigerator door.

5.Assemble the parts of 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 refrigerator door aligns evenly with the top of the freezer door. Now 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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