Whirlpool KTRA22EMWH03 Handle Removal optional Style, Door Removal, Door and Hinge Replacement

Models: KTLA22EMSS04 KTRA19EMBT00 KTRA19EMBT01 KTRA22EMBL03 KTRA22EMBT02 KTRC22EMBT02 KTRA22EMBL02 KTRA19EMWH01 KTRA19EMBL00 KTRA22EMSS01 KTRA22EMSS02 KTRA19EMWH00 KTRA22EMBT03 KTRA19EMSS00 KTRA19EMSS01 KTRA19EMBL01 KTRA22EMBL01 KTRA22EMBT01 KTRC22EMBL02 KTRS22EMBT01 KTRC22EMSS02 KTRS22EMWH00 KTRS22EMBL00 KTRS22EMBT00 KTRS22EMWH01 KTRC22EMWH02 KTRS22EMSS00 KTRS22EMSS01 KTRS22EMBL01 KTRP22EMBT03 KTRP22EMBT02 KTRP22EMBL02 KTRP22EMSS02 KTRP22EMSS01 KTRP22EMSS00 KTRP22EMWH00 KTRP22EMBL01 KTRP22EMBT04 KTRP22EMBT01 KTRP22EMWH04 KTRP22EMWH01 KTRP22EMWH02 KTRP22EMWH03 KTLA19EMSS01 KTRA22EMWH01 KTLA19EMSS00 KTRA22EMWH03 KTLA22EMSS02 KTRA22EMSS03 KTRA22EMSS04 KTRA22EMWH02 KTLA22EMSS01 KTLA22EMSS03 ED5NTGXMQ00

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Handle Removal (optional)

Handle Removal (optional)

Style 1

1.Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle. Lift trim pieces off shoulder screws (see Graphic 1).

NOTE: Some models include accent pieces between the handle and the handle trim. If your model includes the accents, you will need to carefully remove them with a flat-blade screwdriver before removing the handle screws. The accent pieces are optional and can be reinstalled or left off the handle assembly.

2.Remove handle screws and handles. (See Graphic 1)

3.Move refrigerator into place. Replace handles as shown (see Graphic 1).

Style 2

1.Apply firm pressure on the handle to slide it up and off of the shoulder screws (see Graphic 1).

2.Move refrigerator into place. Replace handles as shown (see Graphic 1).

Door Removal

Style 2WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Open both refrigerator doors. Remove the base grille by pulling up on the bottom outside corners (see Graphic 2).

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

4.If you have a dispenser (ice or water), disconnect the water dispenser tubing located behind the base grille on the freezer door side (see Graphic 3).

Press the red outer ring against the face of the fitting and pull the dispenser tubing free.

On some models, remove the tubing from the hose clip.

5.Remove the top left hinge cover and screws as shown (see Graphic 4). Do not remove screw 1.

6.Disconnect wiring:

Style 1

Disconnect wiring plug.

Remove green ground wire screw to disconnect ground wires.

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1.Do not remove screw 1.

2.Ground wires

3.Green ground wire screw

Style 2

Disconnect wiring plug.

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1.Do not remove screw 1.

2.Wiring plug

7.Carefully lift the freezer door straight up and off of the bottom hinge (see Graphic 5). The water dispenser tubing remains attached to the freezer door and pulls through the bottom left hinge. Make sure you protect the dispenser tubing from damage.

8.Remove the top right hinge cover and screws as shown (see Graphic 6). Do not remove screw 1.

9.Lift the refrigerator door straight up and off of the bottom hinge.

10.It may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinge to move the refrigerator through a doorway. Both bottom hinges have similar construction. If necessary, disassemble the hinges as shown (see Graphic 7). Do not remove screw 1.

Door and Hinge Replacement

1.Replace both bottom hinges, if removed. Tighten screws.

2.Assistance may be needed to feed the water dispenser tubing through the bottom hinge while reinstalling the freezer door. Carefully feed the dispenser tubing through the bottom left hinge before replacing the door on the hinge.

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

3.Reconnect water dispenser tubing by pushing tubing into fitting until it stops and black mark touches face of fitting (see Graphic 3). On some models, replace tubing in hose clip.

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Whirlpool KTRA22EMWH03, ED5NTGXMQ00, KTLA22EMSS03 Handle Removal optional Style, Door Removal, Door and Hinge Replacement