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• Some models have an internal support rod
(see
below)
installed in the hinge socket of door. If
present, remove and retain for later replacement.
A
A Support rod (some models)
3. Reverse center hinge:
• Remove center hinge bracket and shims by
removing screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
• Remove 3 screws opposite of center hinge and
transfer to opposite side of cabinet.
• Install bracket on opposite side of cabinet with
shims.
A
B
C
A Phillips screws C Center hinge shim
B Center hinge
4. Reverse bottom hinge pin:
• Remove toe grille by grasping both ends and pulling
straight out from unit. Grille snaps free.
A
A Toe grille
• Exchange hinge pin from bottom hinge assembly
with outward hinge plug from opposite bottom hinge
assembly.
A
B
A Hinge pin B Hinge plug
5. Remove door stops and reverse door extensions:
• Locate door stop and bottom of refrigerator door and
freezer door. Remove with Phillips screwdriver.
C
B
A
A Bottom door cap C Door stop
B Screws
• Unscrew door extension on top of door with Phillips
screw driver. Flip door extension so notched corner
turns in toward interior of door. Reinstall with screws.
A
B
C
A Before B After
C Door extension
6. Reverse handles and trim:
• Remove screws from bottom door cap of refrigerator
and freezer door with screwdriver.
• Using a soft rubber mallet, tap bottom of handle
upward toward top of door. Handle will slide up
approximately ¾" and release from door.
• Using a soft rubber mallet, tap bottom of door hinge
trim upward toward top of door. Trim will slide up
approximately ¾" and release from door.
• Remove plastic tab on top of trim*. Return tab to
literature assembly. Locate alternate tab piece in
literature assembly and place this in notch at
opposite end of trim.
* In stainless steel models plastic tab is not
required. Replace trim with alternate trim shipped
with unit.
Right
mounted
handle
Left
mounted
handle
• Replace bottom door cap.
• Attach door stop under the hinge side of the door
using Phillips screws.
• Install hinge trim by locating notches on the inside of
trim(make sure plastic tab insert is facing bottom of
door). Align notches of trim with metal mounting tabs
on opposite side of door. Slide trim down until piece
locks into place. Tap top of trim with rubber mallet to
insure snug fit.