Reversing The Door Swing; Tools Required; Before You Start - GE GLE12HSLSS Manual Del Usuario

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

WARNING
leaving off parts, or overtightening screws, can lead
to the door falling off and result in injury and property
damage.
IMPORTANT NOTES
When reversing the door swing:
• Read the instructions all the way through before
starting.
• Tighten all hinge screws but avoid over-tightening
to prevent stripping.
• Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.
• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid
losing them.
• Provide a non-scratching work surface for the
doors.
CAUTION
Lifting Hazard
both hands to secure the doors before lifting.
IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the
cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.
These instructions are for changing the hinges from
change the hinges back to the right side, follow these
same instructions and reverse all references to left
and right.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillips screwdriver
Masking tape

BEFORE YOU START

1. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical
outlet.
2. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment.
IMPORTANT:
do so could damage the door stop.
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Installation Instructions
Pliers
1.
2. Remove top front case cover and cover insert. The
cover insert slides out toward the bottom of the
cover.
Case
Cover
3. Remove the hinge cover. Carefully pull the wires
Clips
Hinge
4. Remove the top door cap by inserting a flat head
screw driver into the gap between the door cap
and door case. Apply pressure to pop the door
cap out.
5.
hinge from the
cabinet while
holding the door.
6. Lift the door
straight off of the
bottom hinge. Set
the door aside.
7.
remove the
bottom hinge
from the
cabinet.
Screws
Pull
Hinge Cover
Hinge
Screws
Screws
Bottom Hinge
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