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HOW TO REVERSE
REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Note:
When working directly on door, lay the interior side of the door down flat, nonabrasive surface. If using a floor or table, prepare working surface with rugs or towels to avoid damage to door finish.
DOORS WITH TRIM AND PANELS
1.Perform all steps listed in How to Remove the Door and Hinges.
2.Perform removal steps listed in How to Remove and Install Handles.
3. Transfer | cabinet |
plugs and screws to | |
opposite | side of |
cabinet. |
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4. Remove plugs with flat blade of s c r e w d r i v e r wrapped in masking tape.
5.Remove center mullion screws with
5⁄16" hex head driver.
6.Locate door stop (B) and door cap (A) on bottom edge of fresh food door. Remove with a Phillips screwdriver.
A
B
• Retain all items for later replacement.
WARNING:
To avoid possible injury and damage to property, tape decorative panels (some models) securely into place before removing side door trim and handles.
7.Remove side door trim (A) and handle side trim (B) from door by tapping bottom edges upward with a soft rubber mallet.
B
A
•Trim will slide up approximately 3⁄4" and release from
door.
8. Rotate door panel 180° and tape in place.
9. Remove top door extension with 1⁄4" hex head driver. Flip door
extension (A) so notched corner turns in toward interior of door (B).
AB
10.Retrieve alternate side door trim shipped with refrigerator. Install trim by aligning notches of trim with metal mounting tabs on side of door.
•Slide trim down until piece locks into place.
•Tap top of trim with rubber mallet to insure snug fit.
•Repeat same procedure to install handle side trim removed in step 7.
11.Replace bottom door cap (A) removed in step 6. Install door stop
(B) on opposite side of door.
A
B
12.Remove tape from panels.
13.Proceed to next column to reinstall handle.
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HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE HANDLES
In some cases, handles may need to be removed to transport unit through tight spaces, reverse doors, or install panels.
Some models may come with handles shipped separate from the refrigerator door.
INSTALLING HANDLES
1.Retrieve handle from shipping material (some models).
2. Locate handle mounting posts on
face of door.
3. Position handle over mounting
posts.A
4.Tighten set screws (A) with a 3⁄32" Allen
wrench
REMOVING HANDLES
1.Locate set screws in handle and loosen set screws with a 3⁄32" Allen wrench.
2.Lift handle from handle mounting posts to remove.
Note:
In cases of door reversal, panel installation, or panel removal, the mounting posts must be removed. Use a 1⁄4" hex head driver to remove the post from the door.