GE GPE12FGKBB Use and Care Manual - Page 11
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING, Installation Instructions
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Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (CONT.) 4 TRANSFER FRESH FOOD DOOR STOP TO THE LEFT Remove the door stop and hinge pin sleeve from the bottom of the right side of the door. Using the left door stop included with the parts that came with your refrigerator, transfer the hinge pin sleeve to the left side and install the left door stop. 5 REHANG THE FRESH FOOD DOOR Make sure the washer(s) are in place on the bottom hinge pin. Make sure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically. Place the fresh food door on the bottom hinge, close the door and tape it in place with masking tape. Remove the screw Screw Covers covers from the left edge of the door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side. 6 INSTALL CENTER HINGE ON THE LEFT Remove the three screw covers on the left side and install two of them on the right. Using the middle hinge with shim and screws (and washers if applicable) removed earlier, install the middle hinge on the left side. Remove the tape holding the door shut. 7 TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO THE LEFT Using a putty knife with the edge covered with masking tape, remove the screw cover on the left. Be careful of the paint finish. Reinstall the screw cover on the right side. 8 TRANSFER FREEZER DOOR STOP TO THE LEFT Remove the door stop and hinge pin sleeve from the bottom of the right side of the door. Using the left door stop included with the parts that came with your refrigerator, transfer the hinge pin sleeve to the left side and install the left door stop. 9 REHANG THE FREEZER DOOR Transfer the Screw Cover screw cover on top of the door to the opposite side. Make sure the washer (if applicable) is in place on the center hinge pin. Place the freezer door on the center hinge over the pin. Assure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically, and that the gasket seals on all sides. Attach the top hinge removed earlier on the left side of your refrigerator and replace the hinge cover NOTICE: When assembled correctly, the hinge is tight against the cabinet. ATTENTION: The screws must be properly tightened. Turn the screws until snug. Then tighten the screws a minimum of 1/2 turn using both hands. 11