GE 16 REVERSING THE HARDWARE, REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

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Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.)

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REVERSING THE HARDWARE

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4.1Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator has

one) by pulling it straight out.

4.2Move the bottom hinge bracket (and shim glued

to it) and plastic washer from the right side to the

left side.

Plastic

Washer

Hinge

Bracket

4.3Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and

screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet.

Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.

NOTES:

•Some hinges have four holes. Which holes you

use for installing the hinge depends on which

side you install the hinge.

•The outer edge of the hinge should be parallel

to the edge of the case for correct installation.

Installing the hinge on the left. Installing the hinge on the right.

REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

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5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle

5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a

tape-tipped putty knife under the edge,

and remove the screw underneath.

Remove the two screws holding the

handle to the top of the door.

5.1.2 Remove the handle.

5.1.3 Remove the screws from the right edge of the

door top and insert them into the handle screw

holes on the opposite side.

Top

Screws

for Handle

Holes

5.1.4 With tape-tipped putty knife or thin-blade

screwdriver, pry out the plug button from the

hinge hole on the left side of the door and

insert it into the hole on the opposite side that

was vacated by removal of the top hinge.

Plug Button

Plug

Models with a hinge bracket

that has 2 screw holes.

Models with a hinge bracket

that has 4 screw holes.

Switch the hinge pin to the

opposite side of the bracket.

Plastic

Washer

Hinge

Bracket

Contents

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