Whirlpool W10343810A Refrigerator Doors, Style 1-Standard Doors, Cabinet, Freezer Door

Complete the Installation

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.

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 ice container.

Refrigerator Doors

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex head socket wrench, Torx®† T27 screwdriver, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife.

IMPORTANT:

■Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■If you are only removing and replacing the doors, the instructions are the same regardless of door style. See “Remove Doors and Hinges” and “Replace Doors and Hinges” later in this section.

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

■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

12-24 Torx®† Head 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.

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.

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.

4.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5.Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

NOTE: For 21 cu ft models, remove both the bottom hinge assembly and the leveling foot.

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)

To purchase a reversibility kit, which includes a new nameplate and door hole covers, order part number W10395148. See “Accessories” for contact information.

Style 1–Standard Doors

See complete Style 1 graphics later in this section.

Door Stop Screw	Door Hinge Hole Plug
Door Handle Sealing Screw	Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Flat-Head Handle Screw	Door Handle Screw Cover
Door Handle Seal Screw Front	Round-Head Handle Screw

Cabinet

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

2.Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic 1-2.

Freezer Door

1.Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 2.

2.Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as shown in Graphic 3.

3.Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown in Graphic 4.

4.Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown in Graphic 5.

5.Position handle on opposite side of freezer door. Assemble handles on door as shown in Graphic 2.

6.Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place.

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