Whirlpool 3VET16GKGW01 manual Electrical Requirements, ReversingtheDoor Swing, Plug, Tools Needed

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Electrical Requirements

Electrical Requirements

Electrical Shock HazardWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded (earthed) 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.

Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection:

Recommended Grounding Method

Plug 1: A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded (earthed) electrical supply is required.

Plugs 2 and 3: A 220/240 Volt/50 Hz or 220 Volt/60Hz AC only 10 ampere fused and grounded (earthed) electrical supply is required.

Plug 1

Plug 2

Plug 3

It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to the desired setting.

ReversingtheDoor Swing

TOOLS NEEDED:

⁵⁄₁₆-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, ¹⁄₂-inch open-end wrench, flat 2-inch putty knife.

⁵⁄₁₆ inch Hex-Head Hinge Screw

Door Stop Screw

Sealing Screw (use on top of doors)

SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF, unplug it, and remove any food from door shelves.

To remove doors from hinges:

1.Keep doors closed until ready to lift free from the cabinet.

2.Start at the top hinge and work your way down to the center hinge and bottom hinge. Remove all screws and components as shown.

3.Open and lift doors off hinges.

NOTE: If you are reversing the door swing, you should move the handles while the doors are off of the refrigerator. Follow the instructions in the “Reversing the Door Handles” section.

To replace doors on hinges:

1.Remove hole plugs covering the screw holes on the opposite side of the refrigerator using a flat putty knife.

2.Replace the doors.

3.Start at the bottom hinge and work your way up to the center hinge and top hinge replacing all components and screws as shown.

4.Line up doors so they are centered between the sides of the cabinet and parallel with each other.

5.Fill all unused openings with screws or plastic hole plugs. Moisture will enter any unfilled openings.

NOTE: If the doors are not closing on their own, see the “Door Closing and Alignment” section.

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Whirlpool 3VET16GKGW01 Electrical Requirements, ReversingtheDoor Swing, Recommended Grounding Method, Plug, Tools Needed