Whirlpool Freezer - Manual (Page 23)

Leveling
• Do not use power tools when performing leveling procedure.
• To enhance the appearance and maintain performance, the
refrigerator should be level, (side to side)
Note
Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a
water supply connection, before leveling.
Materials Needed
• 3/8” hex head driver
• Carpenter’s level
1. Remove toe grille.
• Grasp firmly and pull outward to unclip.
2. Remove bottom bracket cover(s).
• Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt tool in the
cover notch.
• Use slight pressure to pry the cover loose.
• Continue to maintain downward pressure to the notched side
of the cover while swinging it off.
3. Using hex head driver, turn the front adjustment screws (A)
on each side to raise or lower the front of the refrigerator.
Note
• Some models only have adjustment screws “A”.
4. Select models also have rear adjustment screws (B). Using the
hex head driver, turn each of these adjustment screws (B) to
raise or lower the rear of the refrigerator.
5. Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of refrigerator is
6 mm or half bubble higher than back of refrigerator and that
the refrigerator is level from side to side.
6. Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until firmly against floor.
7. Freezer drawer models only: Turn adjustment screws (A)
counterclockwise to allow the full weight of the refrigerator
to rest on the stabilizing legs.
8. Replace bracket cover(s).
• Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.
• Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it into place.
9. Replace the toe grille.
Note
• For proper reinstallation, ensure the “top” marking on the
interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly.
• Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots.
• Snap bottom portion into place first. Press down on top
of grille until top portion snaps into place.
For pullout drawer only:
1. Turn both stabilizing legs clockwise until firmly against floor.
Turn roller adjustment screws 2 to 3 times counterclockwise
so that the full weight of refrigerator rests on stabilizing legs.
2. Replace toe grille and bracket cover(s). See markings on inside
of toe grille to insure proper placement.
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