LG DLE7060WE Owners Manual - Page 15
Easy Load, Door on some models, Tools Required
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14 INSTALLATION 7 Reinstall the door. While supporting the door, install the four hinge screws removed in step 2. Test the swing of the door to make sure the hinges and latch are properly aligned and that the door opens, closes and latches properly. 2 Remove the door from cabinet. a. W hile supporting the door, remove the four hinge screws. Two large screws Swing Door Easy LoadTM Door (on some models) NOTE The door reversal procedure for the Easy Load door is far more complex than for a conventional swing door. Read through these instructions in their entirety before beginning the process, to judge whether you prefer to have the procedure done by a professional installer or service person. The instructions here are for changing the door swing from a right to a left side hinge. If the door has been reversed, and it is necessary to change it back, use care when following these instructions. Some of the illustrations and the left/right references will be reversed, and you will need to read the instructions carefully. Tools Required Phillips or large flat-blade screwdriver (for hinge screws) Small flat-blade screwdriver (for lifting out parts) WARNING The dryer door is very large and heavy. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or personal injury. •• To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant support the weight of the door. •• Avoid dropping the door to prevent damage to the door or the floor. •• Unplug the dryer or turn off power at the main circuit breaker before beginning door reversal. ON THE CABINET : 1 Open the door from the side so that the hinge screws are accessible. WARNING Be sure to support the weight of the door before installing the hinge screws. Two small screws b. L ift the door slightly to disengage the hinge support and remove the door from the cabinet. Set the door aside face down on a protected work surface. 3 Reverse the components on the cabinet. Hinge cover latch mechanism Hinge Upper hinge Latch hole cover Hinge bracket a. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws and the latch mechanism on the front panel of the cabinet. b. Remove the latch hole cover by gently prying it up with a flat blade screwdriver, being careful not to scratch the paint. Install the latch hole cover on the opposite side, where the latch mechanism was removed. Install the latch mechanism in the position from which you removed the latch hole cover, using the two screws removed in step a. c. Remove the hinge cover by gently prying it up with a flat blade screwdriver, being careful not to scratch the paint. Rotate the hinge cover 180 degrees and install it on the opposite side, where the upper hinge was attached. d. Reverse the hinge and the hinge bracket at the bottom of the cabinet. Remove the two screws from the hinge bracket at the bottom right and remove the hinge bracket. Remove the lower of the two screws behind the hinge bracket. Do NOT remove the upper screw behind the hinge bracket. Set the parts aside.