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6.

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Remove and Replace the Handle

To Remove the Handle:

1.

Loosen the setscrews located on the side of handle at each end. 
See “Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal” graphic.

2.

Remove the handle from the grommets.

To Replace the Handle:

1.

Place the handle onto the grommets making sure the grommets 
are fitted into the handle holes.

2.

Tighten the upper and lower setscrews with the hex key provided. 
See “Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal” graphic. Do not 
overtighten the setscrews.

Freezer Door

Tools Needed:

 

⁵⁄₁₆

" hex-head socket wrench, 

³⁄₈

" hex-head socket 

wrench, flat 2" putty knife.

IMPORTANT:

 

All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included 
later in this section after “Final Steps.” The graphics shown are for a 
right-hand swing door (hinges factory installed on the right).

If you only want to remove and replace the door, see the “Remove 
Door and Hinges” and “Replace Door and Hinges.”

Before you begin, turn the control OFF, and remove food and 
adjustable door or utility bins from door. 

Remove Door and Hinges

1.

Unplug freezer or disconnect power.

2.

Keep the freezer door closed until you are ready to lift it free from 
the cabinet.

NOTE:

 Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are 

being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door 
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 lower hinge and cabinet and set 
aside.

5.

Remove the 4 hex-head hinge screws and bottom hinge assembly. 
See Bottom Hinge graphic.

Reverse Door (optional on some models)

IMPORTANT: 

If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in the 

opposite direction, continue with “Reverse Door (optional on some 
models)” instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see “Replace 
Door and Hinges.”

Cabinet

1.

Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and 
move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in 
Graphic 2.

2.

Remove the bottom hinge pin from the hinge bracket. 

3.

Remove the decals covering the holes on the opposite side of the 
bottom hinge. 

4.

Reinstall the bottom hinge pin in the alternate hole in the hinge 
bracket. See Graphic 3.

5.

Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the 4 hex-head 
hinge screws. 

Door

1.

Remove the hinge thimble hole plug from the top of the door. See 
Graphic 4.

2.

Remove the door stop from the bottom of the door.

3.

Move the door stop to the opposite side making sure that the hole 
in the door stop plate is aligned perfectly with the hole in the door 
for the bottom hinge pin.

4.

Using the screws removed in Step 2, fasten the door stop bracket 
to the bottom of the door.

5.

Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the bottom hinge is in 
place.

Replace Door and Hinges

NOTE:

 Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1.

Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten 
screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door.

NOTE:

 Provide additional support for the door while the hinges are 

being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door 
in place while you are working.

2.

Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top Hinge 
graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely. 

Final Steps

1.

Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in 
place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge graphic. 

2.

Using the provided decals, cover the remaining holes located on 
the opposite side from the bottom hinge.

3.

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

4.

Reset the control. See “Using the Control.”

5.

Return all removable door parts to door and food to freezer.

Hex-head hinge screws

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for WZF56R16

Page 1: ...ference please make a note of your product model and serial numbers These numbers can be found inside your freezer Model Number Serial Number User Guide Upright Freezer TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell yo...

Page 2: ...e operating Use nonflammable cleaner Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from freezer Use two or more people to move and install freezer Keep key away from children Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator Disconnect power before installing ice maker on ice maker kit ready models only State of California Proposition 65 Warnings WARNING This product contains o...

Page 3: ...ou have the proper electrical connection Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your freezer be provided Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch Do not use an extension cord NOTE Before performing any type of installation cleaning or removing a light bulb pres...

Page 4: ... pipe near the freezer IMPORTANT Make sure it is a cold water pipe Horizontal pipe will work but drill on the top side of the pipe not the bottom This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve 4 Determine the length of plastic tubing you need Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of freezer to the water pipe Add 7 ft 2 1 m to allow for c...

Page 5: ...les as shown in Graphic 2 2 Remove the bottom hinge pin from the hinge bracket 3 Remove the decals covering the holes on the opposite side of the bottom hinge 4 Reinstall the bottom hinge pin in the alternate hole in the hinge bracket See Graphic 3 5 Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the 4 hex head hinge screws Door 1 Remove the hinge thimble hole plug from the top of the door See Gr...

Page 6: ...zer has 2 front adjustable legs one on each side The back of the freezer rests on 2 fixed rollers The base grille covers the adjustable brake feet and roller assemblies located at the bottom of the freezer below the freezer door Before making any adjustments remove the base grille and move the freezer to its final location Tools Needed hex driver Phillips head screwdriver 1 Remove the base grille ...

Page 7: ...th brake feet clockwise the same amount until the brake feet are snug against the floor Check again If not satisfied continue to adjust the brake feet by half turns of the screw until the freezer does not roll forward when the door is opened 6 Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into place Reinstall the Philli...

Page 8: ...til the freezer temperature falls below 19 F 7 C NOTE If the red light on the control panel is repeatedly flashing but the alert tone is not sounding this means that an over temperature condition has occurred but the freezer temperature has since returned to below 19 F 7 C To turn off the red light indicator for this condition press the TEMP SETTING button on the control panel once Door Ajar Alarm...

Page 9: ... to the drain pan located behind the base grille where it is evaporated Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year 1 Press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off cooling 2 Unplug freezer or disconnect power 3 Remove all frozen food Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food will stay frozen for several hours You may also store frozen food in a...

Page 10: ...ealer 4 Replace the light shield 5 Plug in freezer or reconnect power Power Interruptions If the power will be out for 24 hours or less keep the door closed to help food stay cold and frozen If the power will be out for more than 24 hours do one of the following Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker If a food locker is not available consume or can perishable food at once REME...

Page 11: ...l is turned on Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker NOTE If problems continue contact an electrician Lights Do Not Work Check that it is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Check that the light bulb is tight in the socket and is not burned out Water in Defrost Drain Pan It is normal for water to drip into the defrost drain pan when freezer is defrosting When humidity is high it is norm...

Page 12: ...ttle Ice If ice maker has just been installed wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin Check that the temperature control is cold enough Check that the wire shutoff arm is in the ON arm down position Check that the water supply is properly connected and turned on Check that the ejector arm is not blocked by an ice cube If a large amount of ice has been removed recently allow 24 hours to prod...

Page 13: ...e parts i e light bulbs batteries air or water filters preservation solutions etc 5 Conversion of products from natural gas or L P gas 6 Damage from accident misuse abuse fire floods acts of God or use with products not approved by Whirlpool 7 Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service alteration or modification of the appliance 8 Cosmetic damag...

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