Whirlpool DUET SPORT, W10057260 manual ReverseDoorSwing, Remove the door assembly, Reverse hinge

ReverseDoorSwing

You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired.

1.Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the dryer or work space to protect the surface.

Remove the door assembly

1.Remove the 4 screws that hold the door hinge on the front panel of the dryer.

A

Reverse hinge

1.Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove 2 plug strips from the inner door. Slide the head of the screwdriver under the plugs, being certain not to scratch the inner door surface. Lift up.

B

A. Dryer front panel

B. Door assembly

2.Lay the door assembly on a flat, protected surface with the inside (inner door assembly) facing up.

3.Remove the 6 Phillips head screws to release the outer door assembly from the inner door assembly, as indicated below. See illustration. It is important that you remove only the

6 indicated screws.

4.Lift the inner door assembly off the outer door assembly.

5.Disengage locking tabs by rotating inner ring clockwise. See illustration.

B

A

A. Inner ring

B. Outer ring

6.Turn inner ring 180° and lock tabs into place.

2.Remove hinge cover.

B

C

A

A. Door hinge

B. Plug strips

C. Hinge cover

3.Remove the 4 screws that attach to the inner door hinge and move the hinge to the other side. Reinstall the 4 screws.

A

A. Door hinge

4.Reinstall plug strips on opposite side of the inner door.

5.Check for fingerprints on the glass. Clean glass if necessary.

6.Place the inner door assembly inside the outer door assembly. To fit correctly, the inner door assembly edge fits completely inside the outer door assembly edge.

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