Whirlpool 1997 F, Service Manual

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Leveling the Unit and Aligning the Doors
Leveling the Refrigerator
1. Remove the toe grille by pulling forward to
release it from the metal clips at both ends.
2. Remove the bottom hinge cover by prying the
cover away from the hinge bracket. (Fig. 1)
3. a. If the floor IS level side to side, level the
front of the cabinet by turning the leveling
screw clockwise until the front of refrig-
erator is 1/4 inch (6.4 millimeters) higher
than the back, or 1/2 bubble using a level.
Make sure the front of the cabinet is level
side to side.
Screw Adjusts the
Roller Setting
Roller
Stabilizing Leg
Fig. 1
b. If the floor is NOT level side to side, use shims under the rear roller(s) to level the back of the
cabinet side to side first, then level the front of the cabinet by turning the leveling screw
clockwise until the front of refrigerator is 1/4 inch (6.4 millimeters) higher than the back, or 1/
2 bubble using a level. Make sure the front of the cabinet is level side to side.
4. Open and close both doors completely to assure proper alignment.
5. Rotate stabilizing leg until they are firmly in place against the floor.
6. Replace the bottom hinge cover by snapping it onto the hinge bracket.
7. Replace the toe grille by inserting the metal clips in the slots in the back of the grille and snapping
it into place. Top of the toe grille is indicated on the back.
Ice Maker Installation
Ice Maker Kit AMKIT97 is used only on the "F" model 22 cu. ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator/Freezer.
The AMKIT97 features a wiring harness, shut-off arm and fill valve specifically designed for this unit.
The ice bin comes standard in the refrigerator/freezer, not as part of the AMKIT97 ice maker kit.
Installation of this kit requires the use of ¼" copper tubing between the household water supply and
the single solenoid water valve mounted on the base rail at the rear of the cabinet.
Installation Tips:
1. Allow 12 hours after installation before expecting the first harvest of ice. Time required depends
on the freezer temperature and the amount of food in the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
2. The storage bin supplied with the product will hold approximately eight (8) pounds of ice
cubes.
3. The storage bin fills in three to four days depending on the frequency of use. Two to four
pounds of ice will be made in a 24-hour period with a 0° to 2° F freezer food temperature.
4. To temporarily meet demands for increased ice production, turn the freezer control to a colder
setting. Return the freezer control to the normal setting as soon as possible.