Reversing The Door - LG DLE7050 Series Owner's Manual

14 INSTALLATION

Reversing the Door

WARNINg
THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND
HEAVY. Failure to follow the instructions below
can result in damage to the dryer, property
damage or injury to persons.
• To avoid damage to the dryer or the door,
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 to avoid damage to the
door or the floor.
1
Open the door and remove the two plastic hole
caps on the catch side by gently prying up with a
flat blade screwdriver. Save these for step 6.
Hole cap
2
While supporting the door, remove the 4 screws,
two from each hinge. Set the door aside face
down on a protected surface to prevent damage
to the door or the work surface.
Hinge screw
3
With the door on a protected surface, remove
the 12 screws on each side of the door and
lift off the inner door frame using a flat blade
screwdriver. Remove the latch hook and blank
and move them to the opposite side.
Inner door
frame
Latch hook
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4
Remove the 4 screws securing the hinges to
the door frame. Remove the two plastic cover
caps. Reinstall the hinges and cover caps on the
opposite sides from which they were removed.
5
With the hinges and cover caps in the new
locations, remount the inner door frame onto the
outer door frame with the screws removed in
step 3 above.
6
Reinstall the door with the screws from steps 1,2.
7
Test the swing of the door to make sure the
hinges and latch are properly aligned and that
the door closes and latches correctly.
Swing Door
Hinge
assembly
Cover cap
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