6
How to Reverse the Doors
Perform all steps listed in
How to
Remove the Doors and Hinges
.
1
Transfer cabinet plugs and
cabinet screws to opposite
side of cabinet.
Remove cabinet plugs with flat
blade screwdriver tip wrapped
in masking tape.
Remove center mullion screws
with
5
/
16
" hex head driver.
For swing doors only
Remove bottom mullion screws
with
3
/
8
" hex head driver.
2
Transfer door stops from
bottom edge of refrigerator
and freezer door to opposite
side of door edge.
Use a Phillips screwdriver for removal and
installation.
3
See
How to Install and Remove
Handles to
remove and reinstall
handles.
4
IMPORTANT:
When working directly on doors, place doors
on a nonabrasive surface protected by towels or rugs to
avoid damage to door finish.
Proceed to
How to Replace the
Doors and Hinges to
mount doors.
5
How to Remove the Doors and Hinges
Some installations require door removal to get refrigerator to final location. If removal of the pullout drawer is required, see
section entitled
How to Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer
.
WARNING
!
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, observe the following:
Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power only after replacing doors.
CAUTION
!
To avoid damage to walls and flooring, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
Remove toe grille and bottom
bracket cover(s).
Open freezer door as wide as
possible.
Depending on the model of
your unit, you may have one
or two bracket covers.
2
3
5
Unscrew
5
/
16
" hex head
screws from top hinge to
remove hinge.
Retain all screws for later use.
Remove top hinge cover by
removing Phillips screw.
Retain screw and cover for
replacement.
4
Lift refrigerator door from
center hinge pin.
6
Hold freezer door in place
while removing center hinge
pin with a
5
/
16
" hex nut driver.
Remove freezer door.
Retain hinge pin for later use.
7
Remove Phillips screws to
remove center hinge.
Retain all screws for later use.
Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing
bracket with
3
/
8
" hex head
driver.
Lift out bottom hinge pin (some
models).
Retain hinge pin and screws for
later use.
8
1
Unplug power cord from power source.
Installing Your Refrigerator
