GE GTR10HAXRWW Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Reversing the Door Swing, CAUTION

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Installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES When reversing the door swing: • Read the instructions all the way through before starting. • 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. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet. Empty all door shelves. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 1 REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR Remove the hinge cover screws (some models have lock washers with each screw), top hinge and shim. Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the outside up. NOTE: When removing the door, watch for washer(s) between the center hinge and the bottom of the freezer door that may stick to the door. Do not lose. CAUTION: Do not let door drop to the floor. To do so could damage the door stop. 8 mm Socket driver Phillips screwdriver Masking tape Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver 9

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Installation Instructions
REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR
Remove the hinge cover screws (some models have
lock washers with each screw), top hinge and shim.
Set the door on a non-scratching surface with
the outside up.
NOTE:
When removing the door, watch for washer(s)
between the center hinge and the bottom of the
freezer door that may stick to the door. Do not lose.
CAUTION:
Do not let door drop
to the floor. To do so could damage the door stop.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
When reversing the door swing:
• Read the instructions all the way through before starting.
• 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.
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
Empty all door shelves.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
8 mm Socket driver
Phillips screwdriver
Putty knife or
thin-blade screwdriver
Masking tape