Whirlpool WRT351SFYF Refrigerator User Manual


 
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5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your
water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in
the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain
a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
Complete the Installation
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.
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.
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.
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.
A.Tube clamp
B.Tube clamp screw
C.Copper tubing
D.Compression nut
E.Valve inlet
A
C
B
D
E
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
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.
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