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Reversing the Door Swing (Single Door Models)
Important: Once you begin, do not move the
cabinet.
Note: Door swing is not reversible on stainless steel
models.
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. •
Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment.
Once door swing is fi nalized, ensure the logo •
badge is properly aligned and permanently
secured to the door by removing the adhesive
cover on the back side. Note: A replacement
logo badge is included in the hinge kit.
To remove the refrigerator door:
Tape the refrigerator door shut with masking 1.
tape.
Remove the hinge cover (B) on top of the 2.
refrigerator door by carefully prying it up with a
putty knife, if necessary.
Using a 5/16-in. socket ratchet/driver, remove 3.
the bolts securing the top hinge (C) to the
cabinet. Lift the hinge straight up to free the
hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door.
Carefully remove the door thimble (D) from 4.
inside the socket. This will be used again when
reinstalling the door on the other side.
Remove the tape and tilt the door away from 5.
the cabinet. Lift the door off the center hinge
pin. Ensure that the plastic hinge pin thimble
remains on the hinge pin or inside door hinge
pin hole located in the bottom of the door.
Set the door on a non-scratching surface with 6.
the inside up.
Hinge Cover
Top Hinge
Door Thimble
To remove the center hinge:
(Models without freezer door)
Remove the hinge pin from the hinge bracket. 1.
The hinge pin will be used again with the new
hinge bracket for the other side.
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Installation
To remove the freezer door:
(Models with freezer door)
Tape the door shut with masking tape.1.
Remove hinge pin from hinge bracket. This will 2.
be used again with the new hinge bracket for
the other side.
Remove the tape and tilt the door away from 3.
the cabinet. Lift the door off the bottom hinge
pin.
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