Whirlpool 338 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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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)
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.
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.
Reverse Doors–Standard Door (optional)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open
in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not
reversing the doors, see Replace Doors and Hinges.
Cabinet
1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head hinge screws from the handle side and
move them to the opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.
2. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top
and move them to the 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 the door hinge hole plug. Move it to the opposite
side as shown in Graphic 3.
3. Remove the door handle sealing screws. Move them to the
opposite side of the freezer door as shown in Graphic 4.
4. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the
freezer door as shown in Graphic 5.
5. Position the freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door.
Assemble handles on the door as shown in Graphic 2.
6. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the hinges and
refrigerator compartment door are in place.
Refrigerator door
1. Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1, remove
the handle screw cover. See Graphic 6-1. For Style 2, slide
trim down as shown in Graphic 6-2.
2. Remove the refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all
parts together. See Graphic 6-3.
3. Remove the door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door.
Move it to the opposite side hinge hole as shown in
Graphic 3.
4. Remove the door handle sealing screws. Move them to the
opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 4.
5. Remove the door handle seal screw front. Move it to the
opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 7.
⁵⁄₁₆'' Hex-Head Hinge Screw
Door Stop Screw
Door Handle Sealing Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Door Hinge Hole Plug
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Door Handle Screw Cover
Round-Head Handle Scre
w