Whirlpool Awg 253 Instructions For Use

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Drawer Removal
To avoid possible injury, product, or property damage, you will 
need two people to perform the following instructions.
To Remove:
1.Pull drawer open to full extension.
2.Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out to remove.
3.Lift lower basket straight up and out to remove.
4.On each side rail is a basket cradle with two snap attachments. 
To release each cradle, unlatch the snaps by pushing them 
inward, away from the side rail system. Lift the cradles off of 
the rails.
5.Lift top of drawer front to unhook supports from rail system.
Lift door front out to remove.
To Install:
1.Pull both rails out to full extension.
2.While supporting door front, hook supports into tabs located 
on inside of rail.
3.Lower door front into final position.
4.Place the basket cradles back onto the side rails.
Align snaps with the slots on the side rails and press each snap 
towards the rail until it clicks.
5.With rails pulled out to full extension, set the basket straight 
down into the basket cradles.
6.Slide upper basket into freezer. Make sure that rear of basket 
hooks behind rail catch.
1.Install hinge assemblies:
Install top hinge loosely with 5/16 “ hex head screws.
Install center hinge with Phillips screws.
2.Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center hinge pin.
3.While holding refrigerator door upright, tighten down top 
hinge with 5/16 “ hex head driver.
4.Reconnect two-pin connector.
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Leveling 
Do not use power tools when performing leveling procedure. 
To enhance the appearance and maintain performance, the 
refrigerator should be level. (side to side) 
Note 
Complete any required door reversal, panel installation and/or a 
water supply connection, before leveling. 
Materials Needed 
3/8” hex head driver 
Carpenter’s level 
1.Remove toe grille. 
Grasp firmly and pull outward to unclip.
2.Remove bottom bracket cover(s). 
Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt tool in the 
cover notch. 
Use slight pressure to pry the cover loose. 
Continue to maintain downward pressure to the notched side 
of the cover while swinging it off.
3.Using hex head driver, turn the front adjustment screws (A) 
on each side to raise or lower the front of the refrigerator. 
Note 
 Some models only have adjustment screws “A”. 
4.S e l e c t  m o d e l s  a l s o  h a v e  r e a r  a djustment screws (B). Using the 
hex head driver, turn each of these adjustment screws (B) to 
raise or lower the rear of the refrigerator. 
5.Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of refrigerator is 
6 mm or half bubble higher than back of refrigerator and that 
the refrigerator is level from side to side. 
6.Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise until firmly against floor. 
7. Freezer drawer models only: Turn adjustment screws (A) 
counterclockwise to allow the full weight of the refrigerator 
to rest on the stabilizing legs. 
8.Replace bracket cover(s). 
Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge. 
Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it into place. 
9.Replace the toe grille. 
Note 
For proper reinstallation, ensure the “top” marking on the 
interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly. 
Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots. 
 Snap bottom portion into place first. Press down on top 
of grille until top portion snaps into place. 
For pullout drawer only: 
1.Turn both stabilizing legs clockwise until firmly against floor. 
Turn roller adjustment screws 2 to 3 times counterclockwise 
so that the full weight of refrigerator rests on stabilizing legs. 
2.Replace toe grille and bracket cover(s). See markings on inside 
of toe grille to insure proper placement. 
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Handles 
If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of the fresh 
food section or attached to the back of your refrigerator. 
Remove and discard handle packaging and tape. 
Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator. 
Please reference the appropriate instructions for your model 
below. 
Fresh Food Handles 
Front Mount Handle - Style 1 
Materials Needed 
Phillips screwdriver 
5/16” hex head driver 
To Install: 
1.Remove 0.6 cm hex head screws from door face with hex 
head driver, and Phillips screw from top of door. 
If reversing door, remove door plugs from opposite side of 
door and insert in screw holes. 
2.Align handle holes with screw holes on door face and secure 
with two door face screws from step 1. 
3.Locate handle trim in literature pack and install over top and 
bottom of handle, as illustrated. 
Secure top handle trim with remaining screw removed in step 1. 
Snap bottom trim over bottom portion of handle. 
To Remove: 
1.Remove top handle trim by removing top handle screw. 
Retain trim and screw for later replacement. 
2.Pry bottom handle trim from handle with screwdriver flat 
blade wrapped in masking tape. 
Retain trim for later replacement. 
3.Remove two hex head screws. 
Retain screws for later replacement. 
Side Mount Handle 
Materials Needed 
Phillips screwdriver 
To Install: 
1.Remove screws from the side of the door. 
2.Align the side mount handle with the predrilled holes in the 
door panel. 
3.Insert the screws in the sequence as shown. 
4.Ensure the door handle is snug to the door panel. 
To Remove: 
Reverse installation procedure.
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Freezer Handles 
Partial-Width Handle 
Materials Needed 

Phillips screwdriver 
To Install: 
1.
Install handle by fastening with screws removed from edge of 
door. 

If reversing freezer door, remove door plugs from top edge of 
door and insert into screw holes. 
To Remove: 
Remove handle screws with Phillips screwdriver and retain 
screws for later use. 
Front Mount Handle - style 2 
Materials Needed 

Gloves to protect hands 

Phillips screwdriver 

Plastic door removal card (or 0.1 cm thick plastic card), retain 
the card 
Attach Extensions to Handle: (select models) 
1.
Align handle and extension as shown. 
2.
Place extension in handle opening. 
3.
Apply slight pressure to both sides of the extension piece. 
4.
Slide extension until it stops on inside edge of handle. 
To Install: 
1.
The handles are to be oriented as shown. 
2.
Align front mount door handle clip with the door tabs. 
3.
Ensure the handle clips are positioned slightly above the door 
tabs. 
4.
Rotate the handle so that the handle is flat against the door. 
5.
Push the handle down against the upper door tab just enough 
to allow it to hang unsupported. 
6.
Align bottom of handle with lower door tab. Press upper 
handle end to door surface and firmly grasp lower end of 
handle. Gently slide handle upward until bottom of handle 
settles on door surface, then reverse direction, sliding 
downward to almost engaging tab with clip. 
7.
Grasp the handle firmly and slide down until it clicks. The 
audible click indicates fastening clips are securely interlocked. 
To Remove: 
1.
Flex the handle away from the door panel. Simultaneously 
place door handle removal card underneath the base of the 
lower handle. Insert the card to the line or until it stops.
2.
Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly and lift to remove. 
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Front Mount Freezer Handle 
Materials Needed 
Gloves to protect hands. 
Phillips screwdriver. 
Plastic handle removal card (or 0.1 cm thick plastic card). 
Retain the card. 
Notes 
There is a slight curve to this style of freezer handle. 
For proper installation, be sure handle is oriented as shown.
To Install: 
1.Align door handle clips slightly to the left of the tabs attached 
to the freezer door. 
2.Rotate the handle so the left base is flat against the door. 
3.Push the left handle base against the left door tab and slightly 
to the right, just enough to allow it to hang unsupported. 
4.While firmly supporting the left handle base against the door, 
align the right base of the handle with the right tabs that are 
attached to the door. 
5.Now, while firmly holding the handle at the left and right 
bases, gently slide the handle towards the right until the right 
base settles in. The handle should now be flat against the face 
of the freezer door at both the left and right bases. 
6.With hands still firmly keeping the handle flat against the 
freezer door, you may have to reverse directions 
momentarily to assure clip/tab engagement. Then firmly slide 
the handle to the right until it clicks. The audible “click” 
indicates that the fastening clips are securely interlocked. 
To Remove: 
1.At the right end, flex the handle base away from the surface 
of the freezer drawer. Simultaneously slide the door handle 
removal card that came with your refrigerator under the right 
side base of the handle. Slide the card to the line indication or 
until it stops. 
2.With both hands, firmly grasp the handle towards the right 
base. 
3.Slide towards the left, lift and remove from the surface. 
Handle Removal 
Euro Handles 
This handle style is installed at the factory 
Materials Needed: 
3/32” allen wrench 
To Remove: 
Remove set screw from handle mounting post using 3/32” 
allen wrench. 
Repeat the procedure on all posts to remove the handle. 
To Replace: 
Align handle with the mounting posts. 
Fully tighten all set screws to secure handle in place.
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WATER CONNECTION
Opening and Closing Your Fresh Food Doors 
(select models) 
Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with two fresh food 
doors. Either door can be opened or closed independently of 
one another. 
There is a vertically-hinged section on the left fresh food door. 
When the left door is closed, the hinged section automatically forms 
a seal between the two doors when both doors are closed. 
Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply 
before starting operations.
The ice maker and water circuit must be connected to a 
water supply of potable and/or chemically purified water.
The water connection must be carried out in compliance with 
local regulations.
The appliance is supplied with a water tube and with a 
transition connector for connecting to the water tube and 
supply. (some models)
Remove the protective cap from the end of the gray water 
tubing.
Connect the water tube (1) to the transition connector (2).
Finger tightening and then 1 to 2 additional turns should be 
adequate (for some models connector is placed directly on 
water tube).
Connect the transition connector (2) to the household water 
supply (3).
(4) Remove Plastic cap from water valve inlet port.
(5) Place end of Plastic tubing into water valve inlet port. 
(6) Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut into inlet port. 
Tighten nut with wrench. Do not overtighten. Connect tubing 
to frame with water tubing clamp (C). 
Make sure that the water tube is not twisted.
The appliance is pre-set for operation at pressures between 
2.4 and 8.3 bar (35 and 120 PSI).
Open the water tap. Check for and eliminate any leaks.
The appliance does not require any adjustment or water drain.
hinged seal
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Regulations require that the appliance is earthed. The 
manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or animals 
and for damage to property resulting from failure to observe the 
prescriptions.
Make sure that the installation and the electrical connection are 
carried out by a qualified technician according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations.
Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data plate 
corresponds to the mains voltage.
The plug of the appliance must be easily accessible even after 
installation so that the appliance can be unplugged if necessary.
If this is not possible, connect the appliance to the mains supply 
by means of a two-pole switch with minimum break distance 
between contacts of 3 mm, fitted at an easily accessible point.
If the power supply cable plug and socket are not of the same 
type, replace the socket.
Do not use extension leads or adapters.
After installation, make sure that the appliance is not standing on 
the power supply cable.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging 
it. Do not pull the power supply cable.
1) For Great Britain only
Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 
13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an 
A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:
1.Remove the fuse cover (
A) and fuse (
B).
2.Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover.
3.Refit both into plug.
Important:
The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the 
fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct 
replacement is fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the 
colour embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical 
store.
2) For the Republic of Ireland only
The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently 
apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 
2-pin, side earth type.
3) Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, please contact 
Whirlpool Service for further instruction. Please do not attempt to 
change plug yourself. This procedure needs to be carried out by a 
qualified Whirlpool technician in compliance with the manufactures 
instructions and current standard safety regulations.
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