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Door and Hinge Removal

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 in. Hex-Head Hinge Screw

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free 

from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the 
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets 
to hold the doors in place while you are working.

3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge 

graphic.

4. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center 

Hinge graphic.

6. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

7. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the 

Bottom Hinge graphic.

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open 
in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not 
reversing the doors, see “Door and Hinge Replacement.”

Door Reversal (optional)

Cabinet

1. Remove 

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 in. hex-head hinge screws from handle side and 

move them to opposite side (see Graphic 1-1).

2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and   

move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown              
(see Graphic 1-2).

Freezer door

1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts 

together (see Graphic 2).

2. Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as 

shown (see Graphic 3).

3. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side 

of freezer door as shown (see Graphic 4).

4. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as 

shown (see Graphic 5). 

5. Position freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door. 

Assemble handle on door as shown (see Graphic 2).

6. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and 

refrigerator compartment door are in place.

Refrigerator door

1. Remove the screw cover (see Graphic 6).

2. Remove refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all 

parts together (see Graphic 6).

3. Remove door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door. Move to 

opposite side hinge hole as shown (see Graphic 3).

4. Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side 

of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 4).

5. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side 

of refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 7).

6. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door 

as shown (see Graphic 5). 

7. Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the 

refrigerator door as shown (see Graphic 6). Drive top two 
screws in handle first. Align lower portion of handle and drive 
bottom screw.

8. Replace screw cover (see Graphic 6).

9. Tighten all screws. Set aside refrigerator door until bottom 

hinge is installed on product.

Door and Hinge Replacement

NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten 

screws. 

2. Replace the refrigerator door.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the 
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets 
to hold the doors in place while you are working.

3. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown and tighten 

all screws (see Center Hinge graphic).

4. Replace the freezer door.

5. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown (see Top Hinge 

graphic). Do not tighten screws completely. 

6. Line up the doors so that the bottom of the freezer door 

aligns evenly with the top of the refrigerator door. Tighten all 
screws.

Final Steps

1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are 

in place.

2. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

3. Reset the controls. See “Using the Control(s)” section.

Door Closing 

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right 
and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you 
want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using 
the instructions below:

1. Roll out the refrigerator and use a level to check the floor at 

the back from side to side. If needed, use shims to level the 
back of the refrigerator if it is uneven. Roll the refrigerator 
back into place with the rear rollers on top of any shim(s) 
used so that the rear of the refrigerator is level. 

2. With the rear already level and the refrigerator in place, use 

the bottom leveling screws to level the refrigerator from side 
to side. They are part of the front roller assemblies, which are 
found at the base of the refrigerator on either side.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the 
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and 
rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

Door Stop Screw

Door Hinge Hole Plug

Door Handle Sealing Screw 

Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Flat-Head Handle Screw           Door Handle Screw Cover

Door Handle Seal Screw Front

 Round-Head Handle Screw

Summary of Contents for ST14CKXKQ00

Page 1: ...TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR Use CareGuide Table of Contents 2 2262175 ...

Page 2: ...ion 8 Normal Sounds 9 REFRIGERATOR USE 9 Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 9 Using the Control s 9 Ice Maker Operation 10 REFRIGERATOR FEATURES 10 Refrigerator Shelves 10 Meat Drawer and Cover 11 Crisper and Crisper Cover 11 Utility or Egg Bin 11 FREEZER FEATURES 12 Freezer Shelf 12 DOOR FEATURES 12 Drop in Door Rails 12 REFRIGERATOR CARE 12 Cleaning 12 Changing the Light Bulb 13 Power Interruptions...

Page 3: ...n this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury when usin...

Page 4: ...pace on each side Allow 3 in 7 5 cm of space between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top Allow at least 1 in 25 40 mm between back of cabinet and the wall If your refrigerator has an ice maker make sure you leave some extra space at the back for the water line connections If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall leave 2 in 5 08 cm minimum on the hinge side depending on your ...

Page 5: ...operly grounded NOTE Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a in 6 35 mm saddle type shutoff valve a union and copper tubing Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes Do not use a piercing type or in 4 76 mm saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily Water Pressure A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 12...

Page 6: ...Door Swing Reversal optional 1 Door Hinge Hole Plug 1 Flat Head Handle Screws 2 Freezer Handle 1 Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs 1 Door Handle Sealing Screws 1 Door Stop Screw 2 Door Stop 3 4 2 1 Door Handle Seal Screw Front 1 2 1 1 Center Hinge 1 1 2 1 1 1 Flat Head Handle Screw 2 Refrigerator Handle 3 Handle Screw 1 5 16 Hex Head Hinge Screws 2 Top Hinge 3 Spacer 1 5 16 Hex Head Hinge Screws and Washer...

Page 7: ...or as shown see Graphic 5 7 Position refrigerator handle on opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown see Graphic 6 Drive top two screws in handle first Align lower portion of handle and drive bottom screw 8 Replace screw cover see Graphic 6 9 Tighten all screws Set aside refrigerator door until bottom hinge is installed on product Door and Hinge Replacement NOTE Graphic may be reversed if d...

Page 8: ...hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp Tighten packing nut Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing especially if soft coiled copper tubing is used Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing 7 Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown Insert end ...

Page 9: ...er during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound As each cycle ends you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a popping noise You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle REFRIGERATOR USE EnsuringProperAi...

Page 10: ...od as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot be avoided make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice stor...

Page 11: ...ers with plastic wrap aluminum foil or plastic containers with tight lids CrisperandCrisperCover onsomemodels To remove and replace the crisper s 1 Slide crisper s straight out to the stop Lift the front and slide the crisper s out the rest of the way 2 Replace the crisper s by sliding the crisper s in fully past the stop Style 1 To remove and replace the plastic cover 1 Remove the crisper s 2 Lif...

Page 12: ... Drop inDoorRails The door rails may be removed for easier cleaning To remove and replace the rails 1 Remove all items from the shelf and pull straight up on each end of the rails 2 Locate each end of the rail above the rail s pocket opening and push the rail straight down until it stops REFRIGERATOR CARE Cleaning Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically However clean both ...

Page 13: ...er items 2 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker Raise wire shutoff arm to OFF up position or move the switch to the OFF right setting Shut off water supply to the ice maker 3 Empty the ice bin If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at ...

Page 14: ...n this section Are the condenser coils dirty This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder Clean the condenser coils Refer to the Cleaning section NOTE Your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one due to its high efficiency motor The refrigerator seems to make too much noise The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator Refer to the Normal Sounds section The ice maker is n...

Page 15: ...e refrigerator self defrosts The doors are difficult to open Are the gaskets dirty or sticky Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets following cleaning The doors will not close completely Are food packages blocking the door open Rearrange containers so that they fit more tightly and take up less space Is the ice bin out of position Push the ice ...

Page 16: ...fications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 8 Any labor costs for replacement of the water filter during the limited warranty period WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion ...

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