Remove And Replace The Handle; Freezer Door - Whirlpool WZF79R20DW Guide D'utilisation

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.
6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Remove and Replace the Handle

To Remove the Handle:
1. Loosen the setscrews located on the side of handle at each
end. See "Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal" graphic.
2. Remove the handle from the grommets.
To Replace the Handle:
1. Place the handle onto the grommets making sure the
grommets are fitted into the handle holes.
2. Tighten the upper and lower setscrews with the hex key
provided. See "Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal"
graphic. Do not overtighten the setscrews.

Freezer Door

Tools Needed:
⁄ " hex-head socket wrench, ³⁄
5
16
socket wrench, flat 2" putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
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included later in this section after "Final Steps." The graphics
shown are for a right-hand swing door (hinges factory
installed on the right).
If you only want to remove and replace the door, see the
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"Remove Door and Hinges" and "Replace Door and Hinges."
Before you begin, turn the control OFF and remove food and
■
adjustable door or utility bins from door.
Remove Door and Hinges
Hex-head hinge screws
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Keep the freezer door closed until you are ready to lift it
free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while
he hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door
magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic in the "Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal"
section.
4. Lift the freezer door free from the lower hinge and cabinet
and set aside.
5. Remove the 4 hex-head hinge screws and bottom hinge
assembly. See Bottom Hinge graphic in the "Door Swing
Reversal and Handle Removal" section.
Reverse Door (optional on some models)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in
the opposite direction, continue with "Reverse Door (optional on
some models)" instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see
"Replace Door and Hinges."
Cabinet
1. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top
and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown
in Graphic 2 in "Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal"
section.
2. Remove the bottom hinge pin from the hinge bracket.
3. Remove the decals covering the holes on the opposite side of
the bottom hinge.
4. Reinstall the bottom hinge pin in the alternate hole in the hinge
bracket. See Graphic 3 in "Door Swing Reversal and Handle
Removal" section.
5. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the 4 hex-head
hinge screws.
Door
1. Remove the hinge thimble hole plug from the top of the door.
2. Remove the door stop from the bottom of the door.
3. Move the door stop to the opposite side, making sure that the
hole in the door stop plate is aligned perfectly with the hole in
the door for the bottom hinge pin.
4. Using the screws removed in Step 2, fasten the door stop
bracket to the bottom of the door.
5. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the bottom hinge
is in place.
Replace Door and Hinges
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten
screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the hinges
are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold
the door in place while you are working.
2. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top Hinge
" hex-head
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graphic in the "Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal"
section. Do not tighten the screws completely.
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. Using the provided decals, cover the remaining holes located
on the opposite side from the bottom hinge.
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. Reset the control. See "Using the Control."
5. Return all removable door parts to door and food to freezer.
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard