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Reversing Doors and Leveling

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Reversing Doors

This feature is only available on some models.The appliance is designed with reversible doors that can be assembled to open from either the left or right side to suit your kitchen design.Door reversal must be done by an authorized installer or service person. If it is not, any damage caused by improperly installed doors will not be covered by the warranty.

Leveling the Refrigerator

If the appliance seems unsteady, or the doors do not close easily, adjust the appliance’s tilt using the instructions below.Turn the leveling leg clockwise to raise that side of the appliance or counterclockwise to lower it.Open the door and check to make sure that the door closes easily.

Door Alignment

The appliance door has an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower the door for proper alignment.Open the door and use the wrench a to loosen the keeper nut by turning it to the left.Use the wrench b to adjust the height by turning the adjustment hinge pin to the left or to the right.Do not adjust the height of the appliance door more than 1/8" (3 mm).Use the wrench a to fasten the keeper nut by turning it to the right.Leveling the doors may not be possible when the floor is not leveled, or is of weak or poor construction.The appliance is heavy and should be installed on a rigid and solid surface.Some timber flooring may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes excessively.