Whirlpool GC1SHAXM User Manual download pdf (Page 10)

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DOOR REMOVAL

HANDLE REMOVAL (OPTIONAL)

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the

screws located on the inside of each door

handle. Pull the door handle straight out

from the door (see Illustration 1). Save the

screws for reattaching the handles.

2. To make the cabinet ﬂush, use a ﬂat-blade

screwdriver, and remove the screws at

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taching the door handle posts to the re

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frigerator cabinet. Reverse the procedure

to replace the handles.

DOOR REMOVAL

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing

doors.

Failure to do so can result in death or

electrical shock.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Open both doors and remove the two

screws from the base grille. Pull the base

grille forward and remove it (see Illustra

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tion 2).

7. Remove the remaining left hinge screws

and hinge (see Illustration 4).

8. Carefully lift the freezer door straight up

and off the bottom hinge (see Illustration

5). The water dispenser tubing will remain

attached to the freezer door, and will pull

through the bottom left hinge. Make sure

that you protect the dispenser tubing from

damage when you set the door on the

ﬂoor.

9. Remove the top right hinge cover and

screws (see Illustration 6).

10. Lift the refrigerator door straight up and

off the bottom hinge.

11. Disassemble the hinges as shown (see Il

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lustration 7). Do not remove the screws.

3. Close both doors and keep them closed

until you are ready to lift them off the cabi-

net.

4. If you have a dispenser (ice or water),

disconnect the water dispenser tubing,

located behind the base grille on the freezer

door side (see Illustration 3). To do this,

press the red outer ring against the face

of the ﬁtting, and pull the dispenser tubing

free. NOTE: On some models, you will

have to remove the tubing from a hose

clip.

5. Remove the top left hinge screw and cover

as shown (see Illustration 4).

6. Disconnect the wiring plug as shown.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1/2ʺ & 5/16ʺ Hex-Head Socket Wrenches

Flat-Blade Screwdriver

#1 & #2 Phillips Screwdrivers

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Turn the refrigerator control OFF. Unplug the

refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove the

food and any adjustable door or utility bins

from the doors.

WARNING

1. Do not remove screw 1

2. Wiring plug

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