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DOOR REMOVAL, LEVELING AND ALIGNMENT

Gather the required tools and parts and read all instructions before starting installation. Save these instructions for future reference.
NOTE:  Before moving your product into your home, measure the door way of your home to see whether you need to remove the 

refrigerator and freezer doors. If door remo

val is necessary, see the instructions below. 

IMPORTANT:  Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control  OFF. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
TOOLS NEEDED: 

Phillips screwdriver, 

3⁄16

" hex wrench, 

1⁄4

" hex-head socket wrench, 

1⁄4

" and 

5⁄16

" open-ended wrenches or adjustable wrench  

W10299704A

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

2

Water Dispenser 

Tubing Connection

A. Face of Fitting

A

1

Base Grille

3

Wiring Connection

Bottom Hinge

7

D. Wiring Clip

B. Routing Plate

A

C. Electrical Housing

A. P-clamp

F. Wiring Plugs

E. Grommets

5

Door Removal

D

C

B

A

4

Top Left Hinge

Do Not Remove Screws A

A

A

A

6

Do Not Remove Screws A

Top Right Hinge

Leveling

8

A. Bottom Hinge

B. Leveler Bracket

C. Leveling Foot

Door Alignment

9

A. Alignment Screw

A

A

Lower

Raise

A

A

r

e

w

o

L

e

s

i

a

R

A

B

C

F

E

Doors must be 

open to 90˚

Summary of Contents for GSF26C5EXA

Page 1: ...poration or its related companies 2010 All rights reserved POINTER Whirlpool SXS 2010 DP 036 May 2010 R8178806 This newly designed refrigerator requires different installation procedures than current pro duction Please take the time to review this pointer and the literature shipped with the product prior to attempting installation ISSUE GSF26C5EXA GSF26C5EXA GSF26C5EXS GSF26C5EXT GSF26C5EXW GSF26C...

Page 2: ...foam corner blocks foam strips between the doors foam blocks on the sides and a cardboard top installed The refrigerator is then shrink wrapped The door handles 1 are packed in the refrigerator door A hex hey tool needed for installation and instruction sheet are taped to a handle The Use and Care manual is located in the top crisper 2 Follow the instructions supplied to install INSTALLATION EXTER...

Page 3: ...instruction sheet 3 Install the handle on the mounting studs with the hex screws facing the refrigerator freezer divider wall Mullion 4 Hold the handle tight against the door as you tighten the screws The handle will pull in tight against the door as the screw is tightened 5 The handle should fit tight against the door panel 5 when installed properly ...

Page 4: ...wered to match the freezer door A 5 16 adjustment screw is provided under the refrigerator door for making the adjustment 5 Turning clockwise raises the door and turning counterclockwise lowers the door The refrigerator is equipped with two fixed rear wheels and a fixed center wheel The adjustable front legs are used for leveling and stabilizing the refrigerator 3 Grille Removal The grille is held...

Page 5: ...er 3 16 hex wrench 1 4 hex head socket wrench 1 4 and 5 16 open ended wrenches or adjustable wrench W10299704A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 2 Water Dispenser Tubing Connection A Face of Fitting A 1 Base Grille 3 Wiring Connection Bottom Hinge 7 D Wiring Clip B Routing Plate A C Electrical Housing A P...

Page 6: ...lift the door and another to feed the water tubing and wiring through the hinge Be sure the hole in the hinge is clear of obstructions then gently pull one water tube through the hinge Avoid kinking the tube Next gently pull the other water tube through the hinge again avoiding kinks Finally gently pull the wiring bundle including the grommet and wiring plugs through the hinge IMPORTANT Rest the d...

Page 7: ...ge bin and any adjustable door or utility bins 9 Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet Leveling and Door Closing Your refrigerator has two adjustable front feet one on the right and one on the left In most cases the refrigerator should be steady when both feet are touching the floor If your refrigerator seems unsteady or if you want the doors to close more easily adjust the refrigerator...

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