Frigidaire FFTR1821QW Door Removal/Reversal Instructions,  Note, When reversing the door swing

Models: FFTR1821QW FFTR1821QB FFTR1821QS

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8.Remove toe grille support and screws (if equipped).

DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS

7.Remove three screws on bottom hinge and anti- tip bracket (if equipped) with ⅜” socket wrench.

8.Remove toe grille support and screws (if equipped).

9.Install bottom hinge and anti-tip bracket (if equipped) on opposite side with the three screws removed from step 7.

10. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench.

11. Install toe grille support and screws on opposite side (if equipped).

12. Reverse door handles (see Handle Installation section).

13. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. Before starting screws, use an awl to puncture the foam.

14. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into top of door. Close refrigerator door to help align hinge hole.

15. Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench.

16. Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side.

17. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin.

18. Close freezer door. Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door while tightening screws to install top hinge.

19. There are two toe grille covers provided in your literature packet or already installed on toe grille; one for the right side and one for the left side. Install the appropriate cover over the opening on the side opposite the anti-tip bracket, (see Figures A & B).

NOTE

In case of future door reversals, save the toe grille cover not being used.

20. Reinstall toe grille with appropriate cover (some models).

21. Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator temperature control to center position. Adjust setting as necessary.

Manual background WARNING

When reversing the door swing:

You MUST move the anti-tip bracket to align with the hinges of the door and install the toe grille support for proper balance. Failure to do so will result in injury.

Door Stop

Door

Screw

Stop

 

Washer

 

Hinge

 

Pin

 

Bottom

 

Hinge

 

Screws

 

Toe

 

Grille

OR

 

Lower

Anti-tip

 

Bracket

 

 

Anti-tip

 

Bracket

Toe

 

Grille

 

Support

A

Toe Grille Cover

 

 

Toe Grille

 

Support

 

Toe Grille

 

Cover

Anti-tip

 

Bracket

B

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Frigidaire FFTR1821QW Door Removal/Reversal Instructions,  Note, Remove toe grille support and screws if equipped