Reversing The Door Swing - GE M2S9FPMKII Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

WARNING
the door swing. Failure to follow these instructions,
leaving off parts, or overtightening screws, can lead
to the door falling off and result in injury and property
damage
IMPORTANT NOTES
• When reversing the door swing:
• Read the instructions all the way through before
starting.
• Tighten all hinge screws but avoid over-tightening
to prevent stripping.
• Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.
• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid
losing them.
• Provide a non-scratching work surface for the
doors.
CAUTION
The Fresh Food and Freezer doors are heavy. Use
both hands to secure the doors before lifting.
IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the
cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.
These instructions are for changing the hinges from
the right side to the left side—If you ever want to
change the hinges back to the right side, follow
these same instructions and reverse all references
to left and right.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver
Flat head screwdriver
BEFORE YOU START
1. Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical
outlet.
2. Empty all door shelves, including the dairy
compartment.
IMPORTANT: Do not let door drop to the floor. To do
so could damage the door stop.
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Installation Instructions
Follow all steps when reversing
Lifting Hazard
Masking tape
1. Unscrew 2 screws on top of front case and
remove screw caps as shown
2. Lift the door straight off of
the bottom hinge. Set the
door aside.
3. Unscrew and
remove the
bottom hinge
from the
cabinet the
screw cover
on the left
side.
Pliers
Screws Bottom Hinge
29-6283