Reversing The Door - LG DLE3170 Series Owner's Manual

Reversing the Door

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)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of damage to the dryer,
property damage or personal injury, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
• 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 dryer or turn off power at the main
circuit breaker before beginning door reversal.
• Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the
dryer on top of the washer.
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.
WARNING
• Be sure to support the weight of the door before
removing the hinge screws.
1
Open the door and remove the two decorative
screws, two latch screws, and the latch on the
catch side with a screwdriver. Save these for
step 4.
2
While supporting the door, remove the 2 screws
on the door hinge. Remove the door.
3
Turn the door upside down and line up the
holes in the hinge with the holes in the cabinet.
Reinstall the door with the screws removed in
step 2.
WARNING
• Be sure to support the weight of the door before
installing the hinge screws.
4
Install the two decorative screws, the latch,
and two latch screws removed in step 1 on the
opposite side from which they were removed.
5
Check that the door closes properly.
INSTALLATION 15