Whirlpool EL87TRRRQ Use And Care Manual
®
UPRIGHT FREEZER
Use & Care Guide
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CONGÉLATEUR
VERTICAL
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composez le 1-800-929-6631.
ou visitez notre site web à
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1-82515-001
Table of Contents/Table des matières .................. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
FREEZER SAFETY .........................................................................3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator ..................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................4
Unpacking ....................................................................................4
Location Requirements................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4
Water Supply Requirements........................................................4
Water Supply Connection............................................................5
Freezer Door.................................................................................6
Adjust the Door ............................................................................8
FREEZER USE................................................................................8
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................................8
Using the Control .........................................................................8
Key Eject Lock .............................................................................9
Ice Maker......................................................................................9
FREEZER FEATURES..................................................................10
Refrigerated Shelves..................................................................10
Door Bin......................................................................................10
Storage Basket...........................................................................10
Storage Gate ..............................................................................10
FREEZER CARE ...........................................................................11
Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer..............................................11
Base Grille ..................................................................................11
Defrosting and Cleaning Your Manual Defrost Freezer.............11
Changing the Light Bulb ............................................................12
Power Interruptions....................................................................12
Moving Care...............................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................13
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................14
FREEZER WARRANTY ................................................................15
SÉCURITÉ DU CONGÉLATEUR..................................................17
Mise au rebut appropriée de votre vieux
congélateur ou réfrigérateur.......................................................17
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION.............................................18
Déballage....................................................................................18
Emplacement d’installation........................................................18
Spécifications électriques ..........................................................19
Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau .....................................19
Raccordement de la canalisation d'eau ....................................19
Portes du congélateur................................................................20
Ajustement de porte...................................................................23
UTILISATION DU CONGÉLATEUR.............................................23
Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée......................23
Utilisation de la commande........................................................23
Serrure à clé séparée .................................................................24
Machine à glaçons .....................................................................24
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR...............................25
Clayettes de réfrigération ...........................................................25
Balconnet de porte.....................................................................25
Panier coulissant ........................................................................25
Barrière d’entreposage...............................................................25
ENTRETIEN DU CONGÉLATEUR ...............................................26
Nettoyage du congélateur sans givre ........................................26
Grille de la base..........................................................................26
Dégivrage et nettoyage du congélateur
à dégivrage manuel....................................................................26
Remplacement de l'ampoule d’éclairage ..................................27
Pannes de courant électrique ....................................................28
Déménagement..........................................................................28
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................28
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................30
GARANTIE DU CONGÉLATEUR.................................................31
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FREEZER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions:
WARNING:
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■ Do not remove ground prong.
■ Do not use an adapter.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ Disconnect power before servicing.
■ Replace all panels before operating.
■ Use nonflammable cleaner.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Disposal of
Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned freezers or refrigerators are still
dangerous... even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are
getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow these
instructions to help prevent accidents.
■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from freezer.
■ Use two or more people to move and install freezer.
■ Keep key away from children.
■ Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator.
■ Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker
kit ready models only).
Before You Throw Away Your Old Freezer or Refrigerator:
■ Take off the doors or lid.
■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install freezer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Remove Packaging Materials
■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the freezer. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over
the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and
dry.
■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your freezer. For more
information, see “Freezer Safety.”
When Moving Your Freezer:
Your freezer is heavy. When moving the freezer for
cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull
the freezer straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or
“walk” the freezer when trying to move it, as floor damage
could occur.
NOTE: This freezer may be installed side by side with another
refrigerator or freezer. Allow for a 3" (7.5 cm) clearance at the top
and sides and a ¹⁄₄" (0.64 cm) clearance between the appliances.
3" (7.5 cm)
3" (7.5 cm)
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside
of your freezer before using it. See the cleaning instructions in
“Freezer Care.”
Location Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from freezer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
IMPORTANT: Do not install the freezer near an oven, radiator, or
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 40°F (5°C).
Check the strength of the floor before installing your freezer. It
should hold the weight of a freezer fully loaded with food.
Allow at least 3" (7.5 cm) of air space at the top and on both sides
of the freezer and 1" (2.5 cm) between the back of the freezer and
the wall. If the freezer is to be against a wall, leave extra space on
the hinge side so the door can open wider.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Recommended grounding method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only your freezer be provided. Use an outlet that
cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain. Do not use an
extension cord.
Water Supply Requirements
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■ If you turn the freezer on before the water line is connected,
turn the ice maker OFF.
■ All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
■ Use plastic tubing and check for leaks. Install plastic tubing
only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.
TOOLS NEEDED: Flat-blade screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end
wrenches or two adjustable wrenches, ¹⁄₄" nut driver and drill bit,
hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded).
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NOTE: Your freezer dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm)
C
saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and plastic tubing. Before
purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your
local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆"
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and
120 psi (207-827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser
and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure,
see “Troubleshooting” or call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the system needs to be
a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 - 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 - 414 kPa), a booster pump can be inserted into
the small tubing that goes from the cold water line to the reverse
osmosis system.
If the water dispenser is still not dispensing water properly:
■ Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
■ Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
■ If your refrigerator has a water filter cartridge, it may further
reduce the water pressure when used in conjunction with a
reverse osmosis system. Remove the water filter cartridge.
See “Water Filtration System.”
If you have questions about your water pressure, refer to
“Troubleshooting” or call a licensed, qualified plumber.
6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm)
drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the
pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp
screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight
seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the plastic tubing.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the
plastic tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and
turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is
clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the
plastic tubing.
Connect to Freezer
1. Attach the plastic tube to the valve inlet using a compression
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do
not overtighten. Use the tube clamp on the back of the
freezer to secure the tubing to the freezer as shown. This will
help prevent damage to the tubing when the freezer is
pushed back against the wall.
2. Turn shutoff valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any
connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that
leak.
A
B
D
Water Supply Connection
Connect to Water Line
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Locate a ½" to 1¹⁄₄" (12.7 mm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the freezer.
IMPORTANT:
■ Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
■ Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
4. Determine the length of plastic tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower left rear of freezer to the
water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) plastic tubing. Be sure
both ends of plastic tubing are cut square.
5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
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A
B
C
A. Tube clamp
B. Plastic tubing
C. Compression nut
D. Valve inlet
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
your water conditions require a second water strainer, install
it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
4. Plug freezer into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
A. Cold Water Pipe
B. Pipe Clamp
C. Copper Tubing
D. Compression Nut
E. Compression Sleeve
F. Shutoff Valve
G. Packing Nut
DEF
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Freezer Door
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, ⁵⁄₈" hex-head
socket wrench, ¹⁄₂" hex-head socket wrench, ³⁄₈" hex-head socket
wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" openend wrench, flat 2" putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after “Final Steps.” The graphics
shown are for a right-hand swing door (hinges factory
installed on the right).
■ If you only want to remove and replace the door, see the
“Remove Door and Hinges” and “Replace Door and Hinges.”
■ Before you begin, turn the control OFF, and remove food and
adjustable door or utility bins from door.
Remove Door and Hinges
" Hex-Head Hinge Screw
⁵⁄₁₆
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Open freezer door and remove base grille from the bottom
front of the freezer. See Base Grille Graphic 1A.
3. Close the freezer door and keep it closed until you are ready
to lift it free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the door in place while you are working.
4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
Graphic 1B.
5. Lift the freezer door free from the lower hinge and cabinet and
set aside.
6. Remove 3 hex head hinge screws and bottom hinge
assembly. See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1C.
Style 1
1. Loosen set screws located on side of handle at each end.
See Graphic 1-1.
2. Remove handle from grommets.
3. Position the handle over grommets on the opposite side of
the freezer door.
4. Ensure grommets are fitted into handle holes.
5. Tighten the upper and lower set screws with hex key
provided. Do not overtighten set screw.
Style 2
1. Slide the handle up and off the clips. See Graphic 1-2.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the screws from the
clips and remove the clips from the door.
3. Position the clips on the opposite side of the freezer door and
reinstall the screws.
4. Position handle over the clips.
5. Apply even pressure and push down to lock in place.
Replace Door and Hinges
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten
screws. See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1C. Replace the freezer
door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the door in place while you are working.
2. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top
Hinge Graphic 1B. Do not tighten the screws completely.
3. Line up the door so that the bottom aligns evenly with the
cabinet. Tighten all screws.
Final Steps
Reverse Door (optional on some models)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in
the opposite direction, continue with “Reverse Door (optional)”
instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see “Replace Door
and Hinges.”
Cabinet
1. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top
and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in
Graphic 2.
2. Remove the door stop screws from the Bottom Hinge
bracket. See Bottom Hinge Graphic 1C
3. Remove the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin from the hinge
bracket.
4. Rotate the hinge bracket for installation on the opposite side
of the cabinet. See Graphic 3
5. Reinstall the Hinge Pin Nut and Hinge Pin to the hinge
bracket . Hinge Pin must point “up” when hinge bracket is
installed to the cabinet.
6. Invert the door stop so that the so that the countersunk holes
line up with the screw holes in the hinge assembly. See
Graphic 4
7. Reinstall the door stop screws. See Graphic 3.
8. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the 3 hex head
bolts.
Handle
Move the door handle from one side of the door to the other.
1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are
in place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge
Graphic 1B.
2. Replace the base grille. See Base Grille Graphic 1A.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
4. Reset the control. See “Using the Control.”
5. Return all removable door parts to door and food to freezer.
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Door Removal &
Replacement
Base Grille
1A
Door Swing Reversal (optional)
A
A. Cabinet Hinge Hole Plugs
2
Top Hinge
A. Top Hinge Cover
3
/8" or
5
/8"
Hex-Head Hinge
B.
Screws (depending on model)
C. Top Hinge
Bottom Hinge
A
B
A. Door Stop Screws
B. Door Stop
C. Hinge Pin
D. Hinge Pin Nut
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E.
/16"
Hex-Head Hinge Screws
Left Hand Hinge
Door Stop
Right Hand Hinge
Door Stop
4
1B
5
A
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
A. Door Stop Screws
1C
B. Door Stop
C. Hinge Pin
D. Hinge Pin Nut
5
E.
/16"
C
D
Hex-Head Hinge
Screws
Style 1 Style 2
E
3
Door Handle
Seal Screw
1-1
B
1-2
A
A. Grommet
B. Handle
C. Set Screws
C
A
B
C
A. Clips
B. Handle Screws
C. Handle
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Adjust the Door
1. Locate the two front leveling legs taped among the packing
materials.
2. Screw these legs into the front holes on the bottom of the
freezer. The back of the freezer rests on two fixed supports.
3. Adjust the front legs just enough to lift the cabinet up off of
the floor.
NOTE: If your model is equipped with rollers, the front legs
should be lowered enough to lift the rollers off of the floor to
ensure the freezer does not roll forward when the door is
opened.
FREEZER USE
4. Place a leveling tool on top of the freezer first side to side,
then front to back. Turn leg counterclockwise to raise a
corner. Turn leg clockwise to lower a corner.
5. Repeat Step 4 until freezer is level.
6. After freezer is fully loaded with food, recheck with level as in
Step 4.
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper
airflow in the freezer. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters
through the freezer wall and moves down. The air then
recirculates through the vent near the bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents
are blocked, airflow will be prevented, and temperature and
moisture problems may occur.
IMPORTANT: To prevent odors and drying out of food, wrap or
cover foods tightly.
Using the Control
Turn the freezer temperature control to 4. This setting is designed
to maintain the temperature at or near 0°F (-17.8°C) under normal
operating conditions.
Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen
food. Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts
of unfrozen food. Never add more than 2 to 3 lbs (907 to 1,350 g)
of unfrozen food per cubic foot (28.32 L) of freezer space.
NOTE: When the freezer is first started, the compressor will run
constantly until the freezer is cooled. It may take up to 6 or
8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and the
number of times the freezer door is opened. After the freezer is
cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep
the freezer at the proper temperature.
The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This is normal. The
freezer’s design and main function is to remove heat from
packages and air space inside the freezer. The heat is transferred
to the room air, making the outside of the freezer feel warm.
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Adjusting Control
■ Turn control to a higher number for colder temperatures.
■ Turn control to a lower number for less cold temperatures.
NOTE: The small snowflake icon represents the number 1 or
the least cold setting. The large snowflake icon represents 6
or the coldest setting.
Fast Freeze (on some models)
This setting causes the freezer to run continuously, driving the
freezer temperature to the coldest possible temperature. To
activate, adjust the control knob to the igloo icon, which
represents the fast freeze setting. Use this feature just before
adding large amounts of unfrozen foods. For best food quality, do
not exceed 3 lbs (1,350 g) per cubic foot (28.32 L). Return to your
normal setting after 24 to 48 hours.
Temperature Alarm (on some models)
The temperature monitor alarm is located to the left of the
temperature control and sounds an audible alarm if the
temperature reaches 10°F (-12°C) or more above normal for the
selected setting.
The alarm is controlled by a three position switch.
Ice Maker
(on some models)
To Turn the Ice Maker On/Off
NOTE: Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down.
■ To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shutoff arm.
NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is
made, the ice cubes fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes
will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position.
■ To manually turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shutoff arm to
the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure
the ice maker will not continue to operate.
Ice Production Rate
| The proper setting for normal freezer use. The alarm
is on and the amber light will be illuminated.
0 Prevents the alarm from sounding when the freezer
is warm, such as during start-up or defrosting.
✔ Tests the alarm regardless of temperature.
Key Eject Lock
(on some models)
To lock or unlock the freezer, you must hold the key in the lock
while turning. The lock is spring loaded, so the key cannot be left
in the lock.
If the key is lost, contact your dealer for a replacement. Always
give the model and serial number of your freezer when requesting
a replacement key.
The ice maker should produce approximately 7 to 9 batches of
ice in a 24-hour period. If ice is not being made fast enough, turn
the Temperature Control toward a higher (colder) number in half
number steps. (For example, if the control is at 3, move it to
between 3 and 4.) Wait 24 hours and, if necessary, gradually turn
the Temperature Control to the highest setting, waiting 24 hours
between each increase.
Remember
■ Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the
first three batches of ice produced.
■ The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of
the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the
ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener
chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker
and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot
be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating
properly and is well maintained.
■ Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice
storage bin.
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FREEZER FEATURES
This manual covers several different models. The freezer you
have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The
locations of the features may not match those of your model.
Refrigerated Shelves
(on some models)
Your freezer is equipped with refrigerated interior shelves.
Packages in direct contact with the shelves will have the best
refrigeration. Fresh, unfrozen food packages should be stored
directly on the shelves and not on top of already frozen food
packages.
Storage Basket
(on some models)
The slide out basket provides separate storage space for items
that are difficult to store on freezer shelves. To remove the
basket, pull out and lift up.
When placing the food packages in your freezer, please
remember:
■ The cabinet shelves have the best freezing capability. The
door shelves and the bottom of the cabinet have a slightly
less cold temperature. Therefore, packages sensitive to
temperature (meat, poultry, etc.) should not be placed on the
door shelves or the freezer bottom.
■ Leave some space between the food packages so that cold
air can pass over and around them.
Door Bin
To remove and replace the bin:
1. Remove the bin by tipping the front of the bin forward and
sliding out.
2. Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired support
tilting it back into place.
Storage Gate
(on some models)
To Lower and Raise the Storage Gate:
1. Lift the top of the gate up slightly, out of the supports. Pull the
gate forward and down.
2. Return the gate to the upright position. Lift the top of the gate
slightly to clear the supports. Lower the gate into the
supports.
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