Refrigerator Doors: Removing,Reversing (Optional) And Replacing; Tools Needed - Whirlpool 8ET8FTKXKT03 Manual De Uso

Style 1
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
Style 2
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is
your source of water supply, a second water strainer should
be installed in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) water line. Obtain a water
strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. Install at either
tube connection.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Refrigerator Doors: Removing,
Reversing (optional) and Replacing
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆ in. open-end wrench, flat 2
in. 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
the "Door and hinge removal" and "Door and hinge
replacement" sections.
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."
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3. Compression Nut
4. Valve Inlet
3. Compression Nut
Door and hinge removal
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex Head Hinge 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 "Door reversal
(optional)" instructions. If you are not reversing the doors, see the
"Door and Hinge Replacement" section.
Door reversal (optional)
Style 1 - Standard Doors
(See complete Style 1 Graphics later in this section.)
Door Stop Screw
Door Handle Sealing Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Cabinet
1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆ in. 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 (see 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 (see Graphic 3).
3. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side
of freezer door as shown (see Graphic 4).
4. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as
shown (see Graphic 5).
5. Position handle on opposite side of freezer door. Assemble
handles on door as shown (see Graphic 2).
6. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and
refrigerator compartment door are in place.
Door Hinge Hole Plug
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Door Handle Screw Cover
Round-Head Handle Screw