Reversing The Door Swing - GE GHDS830EDWS Technical Service Manual

Note: These instructions are for changing the dryer so the door
opens from the right side.
Tools needed:
Standard #2 Phillips screwdriver
Tape-tipped putty knife
Small flat blade screwdriver
Before you Start
Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet.
1
Open the door approximately 170 degrees. With a putty
knife, remove the 4 plastic covers located along the left
side of the front panel and set them aside.
Plastic Cover (4)
2
Remove the bottom screw from each hinge (right side)
and partially insert them into the top left side hinge
holes.
NOTE: All 4 front panel hinge screws will now be in the top
hinge holes - 2 on the left and 2 on the right.

Reversing the Door Swing

Left side of
front panel
Note: Some doors may have 4 inside screws and 4 additional
edge screws.
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3
Loosen the bottom 2 right side hinge screws. Remove the
door and place it on a protected, flat surface to avoid
any damage. Remove both the Blind Plate and the Strike
Plate and install them in opposite positions.
Blind plate
Inner door
4
Remove the 4 door hinge screws, 4 edge screws, and 8
inside screws. Lift the inner door upwards using a flat
blade screwdriver.
Inside screws
Inner door
Door hinge
screws
Strike plate
Edge
screws
Inside screws
Outer door
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