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