Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong 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 convertible refrigerator/freezer into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection. Your convertible refrigerator/freezer is equipped with a longer power cord for easier placement and movement.

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your convertible refrigerator/freezer 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 lower compartment control to OFF, and then disconnect the convertible refrigerator/freezer from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the convertible refrigerator/freezer to the electrical source and reset the control to the desired setting.

Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer Doors

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife.

IMPORTANT:

Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see “Remove Doors and Hinges” and “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

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

Remove Doors and Hinges

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screw

1.Unplug convertible refrigerator/freezer or disconnect power.

2.Open lower compartment door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the convertible refrigerator/freezer. See Base Grille graphic.

3.Close the lower compartment 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 upper compartment door free from the cabinet.

5.Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the lower compartment 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 “Reverse Doors (optional)” instructions. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges”.

Reverse Doors (optional)

Round-Head

Door Handle

Handle Screw

Screw Hole Plug

Cabinet

1.Remove ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1.

2.Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown. See Graphic 2.

Doors

1.Remove door stop from both the upper and lower compartment doors and move to the other side. See Graphics 3 and 4.

Replace Doors and Hinges

NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1.Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten screws. Replace the lower compartment 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.

2.Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten all screws. See Center Hinge graphic. Replace the upper compartment door.

3.Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown. See Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten screws completely.

4.Line up the doors so that the bottom of the upper compartment door aligns evenly with the top of the lower compartment door. 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.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong 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.

3.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

4.Return all removable door parts to doors and food to convertible refrigerator/freezer.

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Whirlpool GAFZ21XXRK01 manual Electrical Requirements, Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer Doors

GAFZ21XXRK01 specifications

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