Reversing The Door - LG DF20WV2W Owner's Manual

Reversing the Door

Tools Required
Phillips or large flat-blade screwdriver (for hinge screws)
Small flat-blade screwdriver (for lifting out parts)
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
personal injury.
• 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 prevent damage to
the door or the floor.
• Unplug the dryer or turn off power at the main
circuit breaker before beginning door reversal.
• Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the
dryer on top of the washer.
Door Reversal Instructions
NOTE
The instructions here are for changing the door
swing from a right to a left side hinge. If the
door has been reversed, and it is necessary to
change it back, use care when following these
instructions.
Some of the illustrations and the left/right
references will be reversed, and you will need to
read the instructions carefully.
1
Open the door and remove the two decorative
screws, two latch screws, and the latch on the
catch side with a screwdriver. Save these for
step 4.
2
While supporting the door, remove the 2 screws
on the door hinge. Remove the door.
3
Turn the door upside down and line up the holes
in the hinge with the holes on the opposite side
of the cabinet. Reinstall the door with the screws
removed in step 2.
WARNING
• Be sure to support the weight of the door before
installing the hinge screws.
4
Install the two decorative screws, the latch,
and two latch screws removed in step 1 on the
opposite side from which they were removed.
5
Check that the door closes properly.
INSTALLATION
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