Whirlpool W10249205A, W10249204A Refrigerator Doors, E F G, Complete the Installation

Models: W10249205A W10249204A

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Style 2

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube on the rear of the refrigerator.

3.If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long enough, a ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) coupling is needed in order to connect the water tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing.

NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.

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B

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A. Refrigerator water tubing

 

E. Ferrule (purchased)

B. Nut (provided)

 

 

F. Nut (purchased)

C. Bulb

 

 

 

G. Household water line

D. Coupling (provided)

 

 

 

4.Turn shutoff valve ON.

5.Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

Style 3

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube on the rear of the refrigerator.

3.Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.

NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.

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B

A.Bulb

B.Nut (provided)

4.Turn shutoff valve ON.

5.Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

Complete the Installation

Complete the InstallationWARNING

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.

1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2.Flush the water system. See “Water Dispenser.”

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

Refrigerator 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:

All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.” The graphics shown are for a right-hand swing refrigerator (hinges factory installed on the right).

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

Depending on your model, you may have standard (Style 1) or contour (Style 2) doors. If you are going to reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door style.

Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

Remove Doors and Hinges (all models)

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screw

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.

3.Close the refrigerator 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.

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Whirlpool W10249205A, W10249204A Refrigerator Doors, E F G, Complete the Installation, Electrical Shock Hazard