Whirlpool W11390950A 15 Inch Stainless Ice Maker Door Reversal Instruction Manual

Whirlpool W11390950A 15 Inch Stainless Ice Maker Door Reversal Instruction Manual

Tools Needed

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

• 5/16ʺ wrench
• 1/4ʺ wrench
• Flat putty knife
• Phillips screwdriver

Hinge pin

5/16ʺ hex-head hinge screw

Handle screw

End cap screw

Remove Stainless Steel Door Wrap Panel (on some models)

1. Remove two hex-head screws (A)
   Remove the two hex-head screws located under the stainless steel door wrap panel flange on the bottom of the door.
   

2. Pull up and outward on door wrap
   Pull up and outward on the door wrap panel from the bottom.

3. Rotate door wrap panel
   Rotate the door wrap panel until it separates from the door and pull up.
   NOTE: Be sure the edge guards do not separate from the door wrap panel.

Door Stop and End Cap Reversal

**WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard**
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1. Disconnect power to ice maker
   Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

2. Remove handle (on some models)
   Remove the handle screws and handle (on some models).
   

3. Remove hinge pin
   Remove the hinge pin (A) from the top hinge.

4. Remove door from hinges
   Remove the door from the hinges and replace the top hinge pin (A).
   

5. Remove screw and door stop: (A) and (C)
   Remove the screw and door stop at corner A. Remove the screw and end cap at corner C. Place the door stop at corner C, and tighten screw. Place the end cap at corner A, and tighten screw.

6. Remove screw and door stop: (B) and (D)
   Remove the screw and door stop at corner D. Remove the screw and end cap at corner B. Place the door stop at corner B, and tighten screw. Place the end cap at corner D, and tighten screw.

7. A. Top corner open (no end cap)

8. B. Beginning top corner end cap

9. C. Beginning bottom corner end cap

10. D. Bottom corner open (no end cap)

11. Set door aside

Reverse Hinges

1. Remove top hinge
   Unscrew and remove the top hinge. Replace the screws in the empty hinge holes.
   Top Hinge
   
   A. Hinge pin
   B. Phillips-head countersink screw
   C. Hinge pin sleeve
   D. Top hinge
   E. Hex-head hinge screw
   

2. Remove bottom hinge
   Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge screws and hinge. Replace the screws in the empty hinge holes.
   **Bottom Hinge

**

3. Remove bottom screws
   Remove the screws from the bottom of the opposite side of the ice maker cabinet. Turn the top hinge upside down so that the hinge pin points up. Place the hinge on the bottom opposite side of the ice maker and tighten screws.

4. Remove top screws
   Remove the screws from the top of the opposite side of the ice maker cabinet. Turn the hinge upside down so that the hinge pin points down. Place the hinge on the top opposite side of the ice maker and tighten the screws.

5. Insert top hinge pin
   Insert the top hinge pin into the top hinge.

Replace Door

1. Place the door on the bottom hinge pin.
2. Align the door with the top hinge hole and replace the top hinge pin.
3. Replace the handle and handle screws.

Replace Door Wrap (on some models)

1. Place the door wrap flange onto the door top and ensure that it fits correctly.
2. Rotate the door wrap downward until it covers the door surface completely.
3. Install the two hex-head screws into the bottom of the door.

Reverse Door Catch

1. Remove white screws
   Remove the white decorative screws from the opposite side of the door and set aside.

2. Remove door catch screws
   Remove the screws from the magnetic door catch and place the door catch and the screws on the opposite side of the door.

3. Install white screws on opposite side
   Install the white decorative screws on the opposite side of the door.
   
   **WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard**
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

4. Plug in ice maker
   Plug ice maker into a grounded 3–prong outlet

Troubleshooting

See your Owner’s Manual or visit our website and reference Frequently Asked Questions to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

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