Whirlpool WVW53UC6HV - Installation Manual

INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR

HANDLE ACCESSORY

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

The handle and handle mounting hardware must be installed before installing the custom panel. A qualified

cabinetmaker must perform the installation.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use these handle(s) on acrylic panels.

TOOLS NEEDED:

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.

PARTS SUPPLIED:

* (#) represents quantities for French door bottom mount freezer

models.

Install the refrigerator handle

IMPORTANT:

See Figure 1 and the Refrigerator Door table for

handle mounting hole requirements as well as handle mounting
hole locations.

1.

Measure from the bottom of the custom panel and mark your
first hole location as shown in Figure 1 and Refrigerator Door
table.

Figure 1: Refrigerator door

NOTE:

Measurements from the side edge of the door will

depend on specific application.

2.

Drill a

³⁄₁₆

" (4.76 mm) hole at that location, then measure up

from the bottom hole to determine the location of the second
hole. Countersink both holes on the inside of the panel,

¹⁄₄

"

(6.35 mm) deep and

⁵⁄₈

" (1.58 cm) diameter for screw head

clearance.

3.

Install two mounting studs to the custom panel using the
screws provided. Check that the head of the screw is flush
with the panel.

4.

Install handle to handle mounting studs and tighten the
setscrews. Some adjustments of the handle mounting studs
may be required to allow the handle to fit over both mounting
studs.

NOTE:

For products with one refrigerator door, the setscrew

should face the hinge side of the door. For products with two
refrigerator doors, the setscrews should face the center of the
product.

5.

If you have two doors, repeat steps 1-4.

■

Cordless drill

■

⁵⁄₁₆

" socket driver

■

³⁄₃₂

" Allen wrench

■

Drill bits

■

Flat-blade screwdriver

■

Tape measure

■

Pencil

■

Handle - freezer door

■

Handle - refrigerator
door (2)*

■

4 Studs - handle
mounting (6)*

■

4 Screws - #10-24 x 1"
hex washer head (6)*

Refrigerator Door

Dimension Bottom

Mount

Freezer

French Door Bottom
Mount Freezer

Euro handle

Pro handle

Euro handle

Pro handle

A

9

³⁄₄

"

9

³⁄₄

"

9

⁷⁄₈

"

9

⁷⁄₈

"

B

30"

30"

30"

30"

Handle

Mounting

Studs

Refrigerator

Compartment

Handle

Custom Refrigerator
Compartment Panel

Setscrews

#10-24 x 1" Screws

A

B

W10194026A