Frigidaire FARE4044MW Installation Instructions (English, Español, Fr - Page 17
Reversing Door
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REVERSING DOOR Your dryer is designed so the door swing may be reversed at any time without additional parts. Conversion is accomplished by transferring hinges and door strike to the opposite sides of the cabinet. 1 Be sure you have adequate swing area before reversing door. WARNING 2 You will need a screw driver with a #2 square bit and a pair of pliers. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD 3 Protect flat work surface, such as top of dryer Failure to disconnect power source or floor near dryer, with a soft cloth or towel. before servicing could result in 4 Be sure dryer is unplugged from power source! personal injury or even death. Tools needed: Screwdriver with #2 square bit Adjustable pliers 1 Open door and remove four plugs in the door opening opposite the hinges. Retain all parts for use later, unless otherwise noted. (Figure below) Í NOTE You may need a plastic knife to help pull out the plugs. Be careful not to scratch the paint. HOLE PLUGS (x 4) FRONT PANEL HINGE SCREWS (x 4) "D" STAMPED ON DOOR SIDE OF HINGE INTERIOR 3 Place door on a towel (front side down) to prevent scratches to paint or window (if equipped). Remove all four remaining long hinge screws on edge of door. (Figure below) Í NOTE Observe the "D" stamped on the interior of the hinge on the door side. When reversed to the other side, this "D" must be visible after the hinge is remounted. DOOR HINGE SCREWS (x 4) DOOR EDGE SCREWS (x 4) 2 Begin removing the four short screws that attach the hinge to the front panel. (Figure Above) Start by only removing one screw per hinge. Then only loosen the two remaining screws while firmly holding the door to prevent damage to hinge, front panel or door. After the remaining screws are loosened, continue to remove all. 4 Remove the four long screws from edge of door opposite hinges. (Figure above) 17