KitchenAid W10137649AS Refrigerator User Manual


 
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3. Remove the door stop from the bottom edge of the
refrigerator door. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as
shown in Graphic 3.
4. Attach the door handle mounting posts to the opposite side of
the door.
5. Position refrigerator handle over mounting posts as shown in
Graphic 2. Drive two set screws in the sides of the handle.
6. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the hinges and
freezer compartment drawer are in place.
Reverse Door (Panel Series)
IMPORTANT:
If you want to reverse your door so it opens from the opposite
side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the door, see
“Replace Door and Hinges.”
You must first remove the handle from the panel series
refrigerator door to reverse the door swing.
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape,
remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs and move them to the
opposite side of the cabinet as shown in Graphic 1.
2. Remove the hinge screws. Move to the opposite side of
cabinet. See Graphic 2.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the door stop and door
cap located on the bottom edge of the refrigerator
compartment. See Graphic 5.
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the top door cap.
5. Remove ¹⁄₄" hex-head screws from top door extension.
Reverse the top door extension so the notched corner turns in
toward the interior of the door. See Graphic 3.
6. Remove the side door trim and handle trim by tapping the
bottom edges upward with a soft rubber mallet. The trim will
slide up and release from the door. See Graphic 4.
7. Replace the bottom door cap and install the door stop on
opposite side of the door. See Graphic 5.
8. Using the alternate side door trim, shipped with the
refrigerator, align notches on trim with metal mounting tabs on
side of door. Slide the trim down until it locks into place. Tap
the top of the trim with a rubber mallet to ensure snug fit. See
Graphic 4.
9. Install handle by aligning handle notches with metal mounting
tabs on side of door. Slide the handle down until it locks. Tap
top of handle with rubber mallet to ensure snug fit. See
Graphic 4.
10. Using a Phillips screwdriver, install the top door cap. See
Graphic 3.
Replace Door and Hinges
NOTE: When reversing panel series door, use alternate top hinge
shipped with refrigerator.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom
Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator 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 the Top
Hinge Graphic. Do not tighten screws completely.
3. Line up the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door
aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all
screws.
Freezer Drawer
IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and replace
the freezer drawer.
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 position the two
screws in the bottom of the drawer front into the brackets.
See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.
3. Completely tighten the four screws.
4. Replace the base grille.
Final Steps
1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in
place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge Graphic.
2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
3. Return all removable door parts to doors and food to
refrigerator.
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.
WARNING