Reverse Doors-Standard Door (optional)
Refrigerator Doors
TOOLS NEEDED: uD??" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open
screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, uD??" open-end wrench, flat 2"
in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not
putty knife.
reversing the doors, see ?Replace Doors and Hinges.?
IMPORTANT:
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after ?Final Steps.? The graphics
shown are for a right-hand swing refrigerator (hinges factory Door Stop ScrewDoor Hinge Hole Plug
installed on the right).
If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see
Door Handle Sealing ScrewCabinet Hinge Hole Plug
?Remove Doors and Hinges? and ?Replace Doors and
Hinges.?
Depending on your model, you may have standard (Style 1)
or contour (Style 2) doors. If you are going to reverse the door Flat-Head Handle ScrewDoor Handle Screw Cover
swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door style.
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and
Door Handle Seal Screw Front Round-Head Handle Screw
remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
Remove Doors and Hinges (all models)Cabinet
1. Remove uD??" hex-head hinge screws from the handle side and
move them to the opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.
2. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top
and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in
uD??'' Hex-Head Hinge Screw
Graphic 1-2.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.Freezer door
1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts
2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the
together. See Graphic 2.
bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.
3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until 2. Remove the door hinge hole plug. Move it to the opposite
side as shown in Graphic 3.
you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
3. Remove the door handle sealing screws. Move them to the
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the
opposite side of the freezer door as shown in Graphic 4.
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.4. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the
freezer door as shown in Graphic 5.
4. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.5. Position the freezer handle on opposite side of freezer door.
Assemble handles on the door as shown in Graphic 2.
5. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center
Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.6. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the hinges and
refrigerator compartment door are in place.
6. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic. Refrigerator door
1. Remove refrigerator handle bottom trim. For Style 1, remove
the handle screw cover. See Graphic 6-1. For Style 2, slide
trim down as shown in Graphic 6-2.
2. Remove the refrigerator handle assembly as shown. Keep all
parts together. See Graphic 6-3.
3. Remove the door hinge hole plug from refrigerator door.
Move it to the opposite side hinge hole as shown in
Graphic 3.
4. Remove the door handle sealing screws. Move them to the
opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 4.
5. Remove the door handle seal screw front. Move it to the
opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 7.
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