Installation Instructions - GE HPS15BTHR Technical Service Manual

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
BEFORE START
• Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
• Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment.
NOTE: Do not let freezer or fresh food door drop to
the floor. To do so could damage the door stops.
TO REMOVE DOORS
1. Remove the top hinge.
2. Lift off the freezer door.
3. Remove the center hinge pin.
4. Lean the fresh food door forward and lift the
door off of the lower hinge pin.
5. Be careful not to lose the spacer and washers.
NOTE: Plastic Handle instructions, see the next page.
STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE
6. Remove the handle screws from the top of the
fresh food door. Remove the handle screws from
the bottom of the freezer door.
7. Loosen set screw on the handle with the
provided 1/8 in. Allen wrench.
8. Remove the door handle.
9. Change places between the handle fastener
and plug button on the door front.
10. Move the plug buttons on the top and front of
the door to the opposite side of the door.
11. Transfer the door stop on the bottom of the door.
12. Attach the handle to the fresh food door with
screws at top of the handle. Use 1/8 in. Allen
wrench to tighten set screw at bottom of handle.
13. Attach handle to the freezer door with screws
at bottom of the handle. Use the 1/8 in. Allen
wrench to tighten set screw at top of handle.
14. Attach badge on freezer door opposite of the
handle.

Installation Instructions

Tools needed:
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NOTE: When installing door handles, follow the
instructions that pertain to the type of handles
provided with the unit.
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T20 Torx bit driver
1/8 in. Allen wrench (provided in handle
package)
#2 Phillips screw driver (some models)
'a' instructions are for Stainless Steel Handles
'b' instructions are for Plastic Handles
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