Remove Refrigerator Door - GE GTS18ISTSS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
REMOVE FREEZER DOOR
1
Tape the door shut with masking tape.
Remove the hinge cover on top of the freezer door
(on some models).
Remove the two Torx ®
straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in
the top of the door.
Top Hinge
Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the
cabinet. Lift it off the center hinge pin.
Set the door on a non-scratching surface with
the inside up.

REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR

2
Tape the door shut with masking tape.
Remove the center hinge pin with a 3/8" socket
and ratchet.
Plastic Washer
Hinge Pin
Center Hinge
Bracket
Fresh Food Door
Remove the tape and tilt the door away from the
cabinet. Remove and save the washer on the hinge pin.
Lift the door straight up to free its bottom socket from
the pin in the bottom hinge bracket.
Set the door on a non-scratching surface with the
inside up.
CAUTION: Do not let door drop to the floor.
To do so could damage the door stop.
Installation Instructions
screws, then lift the hinge
(CONT.)
TRANSFER TOP HINGE TO
3
THE LEFT
Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws
at the top left of cabinet.
Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.
TRANSFER BOTTOM HINGE
4
BRACKET TO THE LEFT
For models with a base grille, remove it by grasping it
about 6" from each end and pulling its bottom edge
toward you.
Using a Torx ® driver, move the bottom hinge bracket
and plastic washer from the right side to the left side.
NOTE: If the washer is not on the hinge bracket,
check to see if it is stuck to the bottom of the door.
For models with a base grille, before replacing the
base grille, remove the grille cap by removing the
screw. Screw the cap to the opposite side.
Replace the base grille by inserting the tops of the
metal clips into the oval vents, making sure one of the
plastic tabs on the back of the grille goes into each of
the oven vents. Then push the bottom of the grille
forward until it snaps into place.
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Plastic Washer
Hinge Bracket