Whirlpool GSF26C5EXA user manual

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DELIVERY & INSTALLATION
DP-036
May 2010
POINTER
R8178806
This Delivery & Installation Pointer Applies To The Following Brands:
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KitchenAid Jenn-Air Maytag
Whirlpool
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Roper
Amana Admiral Magic Chef
Whirlpool SXS 2010
Models:
GSF26C5EXA GSF26C5EXA GSF26C5EXS GSF26C5EXT GSF26C5EXW
GSF26C5EXY GSS26C5XXA GSS26C5XXB GSS26C5XXW GSS26C5XXY
ISSUE:
This newly designed refrigerator requires different installation procedures than current pro-
duction. Please take the time to

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INSTALLATION: This new SXS platform requires different installation steps and adjustments than current SXS refrigerators. Review the Use and Care manual and instruction sheets shipped with the product prior to installation. EXTERIOR PACKAGING: The refrigerator is set on a pallet with foam corner blocks, foam strips between the doors , foam blocks on the sides and a cardboard top installed. The refrigerator is then shrink wrapped . Side Back Front The door handles (1) are packed in th

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HANDLE INSTALLATION: 1. Remove the handle pack from the door and unwrap. 2. The instruction sheet and a Hex key tool are attached to the handle. Review the 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

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INSTALLATION: Removing Grille Grille Removal The grille is held in place with 2 screws. 1. Remove screws 2. Open the doors 90 degrees perpendicular to the cabinet to remove the grille. Components Located Behind Grille 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) . A ¼” hex head on the top of the leveling leg is used for adjusting (4) Turnin

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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

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7. Use a ⁄ " hex wrench to remove the top left hinge screws as shown. See Graphic 4. Remove the Doors IMPORTANT: Do not remove either screw A. WARNING WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to lift the freezer door. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. 8. Lift freezer door straight up o bottom hinge. See Graphic 5. The water tubing and wiring remain attached to the freezer Failure to do so ca

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Leveling and Door Closing WARNING Your refrigerator has two adjustable front feet — one on the right Excessive Weight Hazard and one on the left. In most cases, the refrigerator should be steady when both feet are touching the oor. If your refrigerator Use two or more people to lift the freezer door. seems unsteady or if you want the doors to close more easily, Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below: 1. Move the refri