Whirlpool Guide to Converting Door Swing for Refrigerators

Right-Hand Swing to Left-Hand Swing

If the door hinges were factory installed on the right-hand side of the refrigerator, follow these steps.

1.Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes. See Graphic 7.

2.Remove door stop from both the freezer and refrigerator doors and place them on the opposite side. See Graphic 8.

3.On the bottom of the refrigerator door, move the wire/tube assembly so the connector points toward the opposite (bottom-hinge) side. See Graphic 2.

4.Locate the water dispenser wire/tube assembly behind the left-hand side of the bottom rail. Break the tape and pull the loose end out from the bottom rail. See Graphic 9.

5.Unscrew the hose clip from the right-hand side of the bottom rail and remove it. Replace the hose clip (with the tab pointing down) on the left-hand side wire/tube assembly. See Graphic 11.

IMPORTANT: Do not completely tighten the hose clip to the bottom rail at this time.

6.Connect the right-hand side dispenser wire/tube assembly to the connectors located near the right-hand side of the water filter. Push the connectors and wire/tube assembly behind the bottom rail. See Graphic 9.

7.Go to “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

Left-Hand Swing to Right-Hand Swing

If the refrigerator doors have already been reversed to left-hand swing and you wish to change back to a right-hand swing, follow these steps.

1.Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes. See Graphic 7.

2.Remove door stop from both the freezer and refrigerator doors and place them on the opposite side. See Graphic 8.

3.On the bottom of the refrigerator door, move the wire/tube assembly so the connector points toward the opposite (bottom-hinge) side. See Graphic 2.

4.Push the left-hand side dispenser wire/tube assembly behind the bottom rail. It will not be reconnected. See Graphic 9.

5.Unscrew the hose clip from the left-hand side of the bottom rail and remove it. Replace the hose clip (with the tab pointing down) on the right-hand side wire/tube assembly. See Graphic 11.

IMPORTANT: Do not completely tighten the hose clip to the bottom rail at this time.

6.Disconnect the dispenser tubing and wiring plug from the connectors located near the right-hand side of the water filter. Push the wiring plug and connector tube behind the bottom rail. They will not be reconnected. The wire/tube assembly will reconnect later with the door. See Graphic 10.

7.Go to “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

Replace Doors and Hinges

NOTE: Graphics and steps may be reversed if the door swing is reversed.

1.Assemble the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten all screws. See Graphic 6.

2.Replace the refrigerator 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.Remove the ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head screw from the center rail. Loosen the two screws on the side just enough to replace the center hinge. Replace the center hinge and center rail screw. Tighten all screws. See Graphic 5.

4.Reconnect the wiring plug. See Graphic 3.

5.Reconnect the water dispenser tubing by pushing the tubing into the fitting until it stops and the black mark touches the face of the red outer ring. See Graphic 10.

6.Carefully push the wire/tube assembly into the clips on the bottom of the refrigerator door. See Graphic 2.

7.Replace the freezer door.

8.Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown. Do not tighten completely. See Graphic 4.

9.Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all screws.

10.Open the refrigerator door a full 120°. Locate the black electrical tape on the wire/tube assembly. Make sure the hose clip is covering the tape and tighten the hose clip completely. See Graphic 11.

Final Steps

1.Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Graphic 4.

2.If the door swing is reversed, remove the bottom hinge cover from the left-hand side of the base grille and replace it on the opposite side. Replace the base grille. See Graphic 1.

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.Turn on the water supply to the refrigerator.

NOTE: Make sure the water dispenser tube connections, at the bottom of the refrigerator door, are fully tightened.

5.Flush the water system. See “Water Filtration System.”

6.If the dispenser light is not working, recheck the wiring plug connection.

7.Return all removable door parts to doors and food to refrigerator.

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