Reversing The Door Swing (Optional) - GE GFD14ESSNWW Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING (Optional)

IMPORTANT NOTES
• Before you start, unplug the dryer from its electrical
outlet.
• Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.
• Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors.
• Tools you will need: Phillips-head screwdriver.
REMOVE THE DOOR ASSEMBLY
1
• Open the door. Remove the two screws holding the
hinge/door assembly to the dryer. Carefully set the
hinge/door assembly aside.
REMOVE, ROTATE AND
2
REPLACE THE STRIKE PLATE
• Remove the two screws holding the strike plate.
Rotate it and install it on the opposite side.
Strike Plate
and Screws
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Installation Instructions
Hinge and Door
Assembly
Hold the Door and
Remove Hinge Screws
from the Dryer
Reinstall
Strike Plate
and Screws
• Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until
door-swing reversal is completed.
• These instructions are for changing the hinges from
the right side to the left side—if you ever want to
switch them back to the right side, follow these same
instructions and reverse all references to the left and
right.
REMOVE, ROTATE AND
3
REPLACE THE INNER DOOR
• Remove the six screws securing the inner door to
the outer door. Remove the inner door, rotate it 180
and reinstall it into the outer door using the same
six screws.
Remove six
screws and the
Inner door shown
inner door
rotated 180
ROTATE AND REPLACE THE
4
HINGE/DOOR ASSEMBLY
• Rotate and replace the hinge/door assembly, on the
opposite side, using the same two screws.
o
Replace the
inner door and
six screws
o
Secure with
same two screws
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