GE Appliances 19, Use And Care Manual

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Note:
Door swing on models with
Take-out Center cannot
be reversed.
When reversing the door swing:
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Read the instructions all the way
through before starting.
. Handle parts carefully to avoid
scratching paint.
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Set
screws down by their related parts
to avoid using them in the wrong places.
●
Provide a non-scratching work surface
for the doors.
Important: Once you begin, do not move cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.
These instructions are for changing the TOOLS REQUIRED
hinges from the right side to the left side.
●
Phillips screwdriver
. Masking tape
If you ever want to change the hinges back to the
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T20
Torxdriver . Putty knife or
right side, follow these same instructions (merely
reverse all references to left and right).
. socket and ratchet* screwdriver
(a 6-point socket is recommended)
REMOVE THE DOORS
❑
GENERAL
a. Unplug the
from its electrical
outlet.
b. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment.
❑
REMOVE FREEZER DOOR.
a.
Tape door shut with masking tape.
e. Set door on non-scratching
surface with outside up.
❑
REMOVE FRESH FOOD DOOR.
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a. Tape door shut
with
PLASTIC WASHEh
masking tape.
b. Remove the hinge
pin with a
socket
and ratchet.
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c. Remove tape
and tilt
door away from cabinet.
HINGE
Remove and save washer
on hinge pin.
d. Lift door straight
up to free its bottom
socket from pin in bottom
hinge bracket.
CENTER
HINGE
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PIN
BRACKET
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FRESH FOOD DOOR
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Caution: Do not let either door drop to the
floor. To do so could damage the door stop.
*
You may also use an open end adjustable wrench.
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