GE 49-60612 - Manual (Page 27)

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
(Single Door Refrigerator Models only)
IMPORTANT NOTES
When reversing the door swing:
NOTE: Door swing is not reversible on stainless steel
models.
• Read the instructions all the way through before
starting.
• Parts are included in the door hinge kit.
• Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.
• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid
using them in the wrong places.
• Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors.
IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet
until door-swing reversal is completed.
These instructions are for changing the hinges from
the right side to the left side—if you ever want to
change the hinges back to the right side, follow these
same instructions and reverse all references to left and
right.
• Once door swing is finalized, 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.
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment.
Thin-blade Screwdriver Masking Tape
Adjustable Wrench
5/16 Socket Ratchet/Driver
REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Tape the door shut with masking tape.
Remove the hinge cover on top of the
refrigerator door by removing the Phillips head
screws and pulling it up.
Using a 5/16 socket ratchet/driver, remove the
bolts securing the top hinge to the cabinet. Then
lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin
from the socket in the top of the door.
Remove the tape and tilt the door away from
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
the inside up.
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Hinge Cover
Top Hinge
Phillips Screwdriver
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Torx T-20 Driver
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