Reversing The Door Swing; Tools Required; Before You Start - GE GTE18GMHGRES Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation

Installation Instructions

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.
• 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.
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.
CAUTION
Lifting Hazard
hands to secure the doors before lifting.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillips screwdriver
socket driver
(optional)
wrench (optional)
16
Masking tape
Putty knife or
thin-blade screwdriver
(optional)
Allen wrench (Stainless
Steel Handle Models)

BEFORE YOU START

1
outlet.
1.2 Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment.
CAUTION
floor. To do so could damage the door stop.
REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR
2
2.1 Tape the
door shut with
masking tape.
2.2 Remove the
screws that
hold the top
hinge to the
cabinet.
Top Hinge
2.3 Lift the hinge
straight up to free
the hinge pin from
the socket in the top
of the door and set
it aside, along with
its screws.
2.4 Remove the tape.
Lift it off the center
hinge pin.
2.5 Set the door on a non-scratching surface with
the outside up.
2.6 Transfer the 2 screws from the opposite side
of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by
the top hinge removal.
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