Whirlpool W10314956B Refrigerator Doors and Drawer, Connect to Refrigerator, To Replace Handles

Models: W10314956B

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Connect to Refrigerator

Connect to Refrigerator

1.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.

2.Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet with a “P” clamp.

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BComplete the Installation

CRefrigerator Doors and DrawerRemove and Replace Handles

DTo Replace Handles:

A. Copper tubing

C. Compression nut

B. “P” clamp

D. Compression sleeve

3.Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

Complete the Installation

Remove Doors and HingesWARNING

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.

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 the ice container.

Refrigerator Doors and Drawer

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

Remove and Replace Handles

To Remove Handles:

1.Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly, slide the handle up and pull the handle straight out from the door. See Handle graphic.

To Replace Handles:

1.Position the handle so that the large holes in the mounting clips are down and align the holes with the door studs.

2.Rotate the handle so that the mounting clips are flat against the door and slide the handle down to engage. See Handle graphic.

Remove Doors and Hinges

IMPORTANT:

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

Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

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

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, Torx®† T20 screwdriver, #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove the base grille. Grasp the grille firmly and pull it toward you.

3.Starting with the right-hand side door, remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door from the bottom hinge pin.

4.Remove top hinge cover from left side refrigerator door.

5.Disconnect the wiring plug located on top of the hinge by wedging a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail between the two sections. See Connections graphic.

6.Disconnect the water line by pulling back on the locking collar while pulling the water line out of the water line connector. See Connections graphic.

7.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the left-hand side door from the bottom hinge pin.

8.Using a ³⁄₈" hex wrench, remove the leveling leg brackets from the bottom of the cabinet. Keep screws for later use.

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.

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Whirlpool W10314956B Refrigerator Doors and Drawer, Connect to Refrigerator, Complete the Installation, To Replace Handles