Door removal/reversal instructions, Tools necessary: phillips, Head – FRIGIDAIRE FFHT1831QQ User Manual

Page 6: Door removal and reversal instructions, Important

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NOTE

The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left

to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the

door swing should be performed by a qualified person.

DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Door removal and reversal

instructions:

1. Remove toe grille.
2. Remove top hinge cover. Trace around the

hinge with a soft lead pencil. This makes

reinstallation easier. Remove top hinge and

lift door off center hinge pin. Set door aside.

IMPORTANT

Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control to “0” (Mechanical controls) or

“OFF” (Electronic controls) and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove

any food from door shelves.

Door

Stop

Shim

Washer

Hinge

Pin

Center

Hinge

Screws

Hinge

Hole

Plug

Handle

Hole

Plug

Door

Stop

Screw

Top

Hinge

Cover

Top

Hinge

Top Hinge

Cover Front

Screw

Top Hinge

Cover Rear

Screw

Bottom

Hinge

Screw

Top

Hinge

Screw

Adjustable

Wrench

Socket

Wrench Set

3/8" Fixed

Wrench

Tools Necessary:

Phillips

TM

Head

or

or

3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable

wrench and save for reassembly. Ensure

plastic washer stays on hinge pin.

4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge

and set aside.

5. Remove center hinge and shim by

removing inside screw and loosening two

outside screws enough to allow hinge and

shim to slide out. Tighten screws.

6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite

side of refrigerator, remove inside screw

and install center hinge.

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