Whirlpool GSF26C5EXT User manual

DELIVERY & INSTALLATION
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POINTER
Whirlpool SXS 2010
DP-036
May 2010
R8178806
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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
GSF26C5EXY GSS26C5XXA GSS26C5XXB GSS26C5XXW GSS26C5XXY
Models:

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.
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 .
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:
EXTERIOR PACKAGING:
1
2
Use &Care
Side
Front Back
Handles

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 t tight against the door panel (5)
when installed properly.

INSTALLATION:
A ¼” hex head on the top of the leveling leg
is used for adjusting (4) Turning clockwise
retracts the leg and lowers cabinet, turning
counterclockwise extends the leg and raises
the cabinet.
After leveling the refrigerator, check the align-
ment of the top of the freezer and refrigerator
doors. If adjustment is needed the refrigera-
tor door can be raised or lowered 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 xed rear wheels and a xed center wheel. The adjustable front
legs are used for leveling and stabilizing the refrigerator (3) .
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.
Removing Grille
Components Located Behind Grille

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 yourhome, 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, ⁄ " hex wrench, ⁄ " hex-head socket wrench, ⁄ " and ⁄ " open-ended wrenches or adjustable wrench
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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
2Water Dispenser
Tubing Connection
A. Face of Fitting
A
1Base Grille
3Wiring Connection
Bottom Hinge
7
D. Wiring Clip
B. Routing Plate
A
C. Electrical Housing
A. P-clamp
F. Wiring Plugs
E. Grommets
5Door Removal
DCBA
4Top 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
rewoLesiaR
A
B
C
FE
Doors must be
open to 90˚