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Reversing the Door

Warning
  • 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.

  • Unplug the appliance or turn off power at the main circuit breaker before beginning door reversal.

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Tools Required

Phillips screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriver (recommended for hinge screws if they are tight or your Phillips screwdriver is worn)Small flat blade screwdriver (for lifting out parts)

Door Reversal Instructions

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.Open the door from the side so that the hinge screws are accessible.While supporting the door, remove the 2 screws a on the door hinge, two from each hinge. Set the door aside face down on a protected surface to prevent damage to the door or the work surface.Be sure to support the weight of the door before removing the hinge screws.The edges of the door cover may be sharp. Take care when handling, or wear gloves to avoid injury.Reverse the components on the cabinet.Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws and the latch mechanism b on the front panel of the cabinet.Remove the latch hole cover c 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 the previous step.Remove the two hinge covers d by gently prying them up with a flat blade screwdriver, being careful not to scratch the paint. Rotate the two hinge covers 180 degrees and install them on the opposite side e, where the two hinges were attached.With the door on a protected surface, remove all screws on each side of the door and lift off the inner door frame f using a flat blade screwdriver. Remove the latch hook g and blank h and install them on the opposite side.Remove the two plastic cover caps j. Reinstall the hinges i and cover caps j on the opposite sides from which they were removed.With the hinges and cover caps in the new locations, remount the inner door frame onto the outer door frame with the screws removed in step 4.Reinstall the door with the screws removed in step 2.When fastening screw a, please ensure the door is supported so that it does not sag downward.Please make sure to tighten the screw in the correct direction to prevent it from being under-tightened or becoming worn.