Freezer door

1.Remove the freezer handle assembly as shown in Graphic 4. Keep all parts together.

2.Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown in Graphic 3.

3.Attach handle to opposite side of freezer door.

4.Tighten all screws. Set the door aside.

5.Remove the base grille by grasping the grille firmly with both hands and pulling it toward you.

NOTE: Place a shim under the bottom front edge of the refrigerator cabinet to take the weight off the roller brackets.

6.Remove the screws from both roller brackets. See Graphic 6.

7.Remove the hinge plate located behind the roller bracket and move it to the opposite side of the refrigerator. Move the hinge pin and shim to the outside hole on the hinge plate. See Graphic 6.

Replace Doors and Hinges

Standard Door

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

Freezer drawer models

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

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

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

3.Adjust the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door is aligned with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all screws.

Freezer door models

1.Make sure the hinge plate is securely fastened behind the roller bracket and that the hinge pin is inserted into the outside hole. Fully tighten all roller bracket screws. See Graphic 6.

2.Remove the shim that you placed under the front edge of the refrigerator cabinet. Replace the freezer door.

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

3.Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic, and tighten all the screws. Replace the refrigerator door.

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

5.Adjust the doors so that the bottom of the refrigerator door is aligned with the top of the freezer door. Tighten all screws.

French Doors

1.Assemble the parts for the top hinges as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.

2.Replace the parts for the bottom hinges as shown in Bottom Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator doors.

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

3.Align each door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all screws.

4.Reconnect the wiring plug on top of the left-hand side refrigerator door.

5.Replace the top hinge covers.

Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer

IMPORTANT:

■Two people may be required to remove and replace the freezer drawer.

■All graphics are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

Remove Drawer Front

1.Open the freezer drawer to full extension.

2.Loosen the four screws attaching the drawer glides to the drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Keep the screws in the drawer front.

3.Lift drawer front upward and off the screws. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

Replace Drawer Front

1.Slide the drawer glides out of the freezer compartment. Insert the screws in the top of the drawer front into the slots in the drawer brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

2.Pull the drawer brackets toward you to insert the two screws in the bottom of the drawer front into the brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

3.Completely tighten the four screws.

Final Steps

1.Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall top hinge cover as shown in Top Hinge graphic.

2.Replace the base grille.

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 door and food to refrigerator.

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WRF535SMBM specifications

The Whirlpool WRF535SMBM is a sleek and modern refrigerator designed to meet the needs of contemporary households while maximizing convenience and efficiency. This model features a counter-depth design, which allows it to fit seamlessly into your kitchen layout, offering a built-in look without the high cost typically associated with custom cabinetry.

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