Reversing The Door Swing; Tools Required; Before You Start; Removing The Doors - GE GTS18 Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación

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.
• Tighten all hinge screws but avoid over-tightening
to prevent stripping.
• 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.
CAUTION
Lifting Hazard
both hands to secure the doors before lifting.
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.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillips screwdriver
Torx T25
(some models)

BEFORE YOU START

1. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical
outlet.
2. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment.
IMPORTANT:
either door drop to the floor.
To do so could damage the
door stop.
3. Remove the front grille if
it is installed.
10
Masking tape
open-end wrenches
or adjustable
Pliers wrench

REMOVING THE DOORS

1.
2. Remove the hinge cover and screws that hold the
top hinge to the cabinet.
Top Hinge
Cover
Top Hinge
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.
4. Remove the tape. Lift the door off the center hinge
pin and set the door on a non-scratching surface with
the outside up.
5.
washer(s) for reinstallation. Remove refrigerator
door from bottom hinge and set the door on a non-
scratching surface with the outside up.
Hinge and
Spacer
Center Bolt
6.
remove center hinge and plastic spacer(s) by
unscrewing center bolt, loosening side bolts and
sliding hinge to the center of the cabinet. Tighten bolts
back into place and replace the center bolt.
7. Remove the center bolt on the opposite side and
over so the placement of the hinge pin will be toward
the outside. Slide center hinge and spacers behind
side bolts. Reinstall center bolt and tighten side bolts.
Center
Hinge
Pin and
Washer
Center Hinge
Pin and Washer
Loosen
Side Bolts
Hinge and
Spacer
Center Bolt
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