Whirlpool Freezer - Manual (Page 24)

Handles
If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of the fresh
food section or attached to the back of your refrigerator.
Remove and discard handle packaging and tape.
Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator.
Please reference the appropriate instructions for your model
below.
Fresh Food Handles
Front Mount Handle - Style I
Materials Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• 5/16” hex head driver
To Install:
1. Remove 0.6 cm hex head screws from door face with hex
head driver, and Phillips screw from top of door.
• If reversing door, remove door plugs from opposite side of
door and insert in screw holes.
2. Align handle holes with screw holes on door face and secure
with two door face screws from step I.
3. Locate handle trim in literature pack and install over top and
bottom of handle, as illustrated.
• Secure top handle trim with remaining screw removed in step I.
• Snap bottom trim over bottom portion of handle.
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To Remove:
1. Remove top handle trim by removing top handle screw.
• Retain trim and screw for later replacement.
2. Pry bottom handle trim from handle with screwdriver flat
blade wrapped in masking tape.
• Retain trim for later replacement.
3. Remove two hex head screws.
• Retain screws for later replacement.
Side Mount Handle
Materials Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
To Install:
1. Remove screws from the side of the door.
2. Align the side mount handle with the predrilled holes in the
door panel.
3. Insert the screws in the sequence as shown.
4. Ensure the door handle is snug to the door panel.
To Remove:
Reverse installation procedure.
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