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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.

  • Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the appliance on top of the washer.

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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.Do not reverse the door while the appliance is stacked on a washing machine.Before removing the hinge screws, have an assistant support the weight of the door. The door could fall on the floor due to the weight of the door.For safety reasons, two or more people need to work together to reverse the door.The appearance of the screws varies and the screws must be inserted differently depending on the position. Make sure that you've selected the correct screw before tightening.Open the door and remove 2 screws on the door hinge a. Remove the door from the cabinet b and place it inside facing up on a non-scratching surface.Be sure to support the weight of the door before removing the hinge screws.Remove 8 screws and remove the hinge assembly c from the door.There are 6 screws on the front and 2 screws on the side.Remove the 3 screws from the door latch assembly d which is mounted between the door and the hinge assembly. Remove the screw in the door latch.Swap the position of the hinge assembly c and the door latch assembly d and reassemble. Refer to steps 2 and 3 for the location and number of screws when reassembling.On the appliance cabint, unscrew 2 screws and remove the door catch e. Reassemble it on the opposite side of the door.Remove the 2 decorative screws from the appliance cabinet and insert them on the opposite side.Reassemble the door on the cabinet using the screws removed in step 1. Make sure that the door opens, closes and latches properly.