Reversing The Door - LG DLEY1701*E Owner's Manual

Reversing the Door

Before you begin
NOTE
The door reversal procedure for the two-way door
is far more complex than for a conventional dryer
door. It is recommended that you read through these
instructions in their entirety before beginning the
process, in order to gauge whether you prefer to have
the procedure done by a professional installer or
service person.
The door reversal procedure consists of four main parts:
• Removing and reinstalling the door and hinges (steps
1, 2 and 20)
• Removing and reversing components on the dryer
cabinet (step 3)
• Removing and reversing components on the door
cover (steps 4 and 5)
• Removing and reversing components inside the door
(steps 6 through 19).
Tools Required
• Phillips screwdriver
• Large 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)
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• 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 avoid damage to the
door or the floor.
• Unplug the dryer or turn off power at the main
circuit breaker before beginning door reversal.
• 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.
Instructions
NOTE
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.
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Be sure to support the weight of the door before
removing the hinge screws.
1. Open the door from the side so that the hinge
screws are accessible.
2. Remove the four hinge screws.
While supporting the door, remove the four hinge
screws, two from each hinge. Set the door aside face
down on a protected surface to prevent damage to
the door or the work surface.
3. Reverse the components on the cabinet.
a. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws
and the latch mechanism on the front panel of the
cabinet.
hinge
cover
latch
mechanism
hinge
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.
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Two large
screws
Two small
screws
upper
hinge
latch hole
cover
hinge
bracket
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