Installation instructions, Reversing the hardware, Reversing the door handles – GE 15 User Manual

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Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE HARDWARE

4

4.1

Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator has

one) by pulling it straight out.

4.2

Using a Torxdriver, move the bottom hinge

bracket (and shim glued to it) and plastic washer

from the right side to the left side.

Plastic Washer

Hinge Bracket

4.3

Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and

screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet.
Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.

NOTES:

Some hinges have four holes. Which holes you

use for installing the hinge depends on which
side you install the hinge.

The outer edge of the hinge should be parallel

to the edge of the case for correct installation.

Installing the hinge on the left.

Installing the hinge on the right.

REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

5

5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle

5.1.1

Remove the handle plug using a

tape-tipped putty knife under the edge,

and remove the screw underneath.

Remove the two screws holding the

handle to the top of the door.

5.1.2

Remove the handle.

5.1.3

Remove the screws from the right edge of the

door top and insert them into the handle screw

holes on the opposite side.

Top

Screws
for Handle
Holes

5.1.4

With tape-tipped putty knife or thin-blade

screwdriver, pry out the plug button from the

hinge hole on the left side of the door and

insert it into the hole on the opposite side that

was vacated by removal of the top hinge.

Plug Button

Plug

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