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Nadine Johns
February 15, 2025
How can I get the left bottom hinge to change the door swing from right side to left side
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Mr. Anderson
February 15, 2025
To change the door swing from the right side to the left side on the Magic Chef HVDR1040W refrigerator, follow these steps:
1. Unplug and Empty the Unit – Ensure the refrigerator is unplugged and empty before starting. 2. Remove the Top Hinge – Take off the hinge cover from the top of the refrigerator. Unscrew and remove the top hinge, keeping the screws for later use. 3. Detach the Freezer Door – Lift the freezer door off the top hinge pin and set it aside. 4. Remove the Middle Hinge – Unscrew and remove the middle hinge, keeping the screws. Lift the refrigerator door off the bottom hinge pin and place it aside. 5. Remove the Bottom Hinge – Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge from the right side of the unit. 6. Transfer the Hinge Covers – Remove the screw covers from the left side of the refrigerator and install them on the right side. 7. Install the Bottom Hinge on the Left Side – Attach the bottom hinge to the left side of the refrigerator using the reserved screws. 8. Attach the Refrigerator Door – Place the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge pin. 9. Install the Middle Hinge on the Left Side – Secure the middle hinge on the left side and ensure the refrigerator door is properly aligned. 10. Attach the Freezer Door – Place the freezer door onto the middle hinge pin. 11. Install the Top Hinge on the Left Side – Secure the top hinge on the left side and ensure the freezer door is properly aligned. 12. Check Door Alignment – Ensure both doors open and close smoothly.
It is recommended to perform this task with two people for safety. Avoid laying the unit completely flat to prevent damage to the cooling system.
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Do you have a question about the HVDR1040W and is the answer not in the manual?
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How can I get the left bottom hinge to change the door swing from right side to left side
To change the door swing from the right side to the left side on the Magic Chef HVDR1040W refrigerator, follow these steps:
1. Unplug and Empty the Unit – Ensure the refrigerator is unplugged and empty before starting.
2. Remove the Top Hinge – Take off the hinge cover from the top of the refrigerator. Unscrew and remove the top hinge, keeping the screws for later use.
3. Detach the Freezer Door – Lift the freezer door off the top hinge pin and set it aside.
4. Remove the Middle Hinge – Unscrew and remove the middle hinge, keeping the screws. Lift the refrigerator door off the bottom hinge pin and place it aside.
5. Remove the Bottom Hinge – Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge from the right side of the unit.
6. Transfer the Hinge Covers – Remove the screw covers from the left side of the refrigerator and install them on the right side.
7. Install the Bottom Hinge on the Left Side – Attach the bottom hinge to the left side of the refrigerator using the reserved screws.
8. Attach the Refrigerator Door – Place the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge pin.
9. Install the Middle Hinge on the Left Side – Secure the middle hinge on the left side and ensure the refrigerator door is properly aligned.
10. Attach the Freezer Door – Place the freezer door onto the middle hinge pin.
11. Install the Top Hinge on the Left Side – Secure the top hinge on the left side and ensure the freezer door is properly aligned.
12. Check Door Alignment – Ensure both doors open and close smoothly.
It is recommended to perform this task with two people for safety. Avoid laying the unit completely flat to prevent damage to the cooling system.
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