Reversing the door swing.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before You Begin
When reversing the door swing: | These instructions are for changing the hinges from the | |
■Read the instructions all the way through | right side to the left side. | |
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before starting. | If you ever want to change the hinges back to the | |
■NOTE: Doors on stainless steel models are not | right side, follow these same instructions (merely | |
reverse all references to left and right). | ||
reversible. | ||
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. | ||
■Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. | ||
Empty all door shelves including the dairy | ||
■Set screws down by their related parts to avoid | ||
compartment. | ||
using them in the wrong places. | ||
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■Provide a
Tools Required
■Masking tape | ■Square head #2 screwdriver |
■Phillips screwdriver | ■7/32″, 5/16″ and 3/8″ sockets and ratchet |
■Putty knife or | |
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Removing the Doors
Remove Refrigerator Door (Top Door) a Tape the door shut with masking tape.
b Remove the hinge cover (on some models). With a 5/16″ socket, remove the two screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet.
c Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door.
d Remove tape, tilt the door away from the cabinet and lift it to free its bottom socket from the hinge pin on the center hinge bracket.
e Set the door on a
Remove Freezer Door (Bottom Door) (For models with a freezer drawer, complete step 2b only.)
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips
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b
c
d
Tape the door shut with masking tape.
Remove the hinge pin with a 7/32″ socket and ratchet.
Remove tape, tilt the door away from the cabinet. Remove and save the washer on the hinge pin.
Lift the door straight up to free its bottom socket from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket.
Plastic Washer
Hinge Pin
Center Hinge Bracket |
Freezer Door
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