Reversing The Door Swing - Kenmore 796.6141 Series Use & Care Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING

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.
Hole cap
Open the door and remove the two plastic hole
1
caps on the catch side by gently prying up with a
fl at blade screwdriver. Save these for step 6.
CAUTION: Be sure to support the weight of the
door before removing the hinge screws.
Hinge Screw
2
While supporting the door, remove the four
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.
inner door
frame
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 fl at blade screwdriver.
Remove the latch hook and blank and move them
to the opposite side.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
latch hook
4 Remove the four screws securing the hinges to the
door frame. Remove the two plastic cover caps on
the side opposite the hinges. Reinstall the hinges
and cover caps on the opposite sides from which
they were removed.
With the hinges and cover caps in the new
5
locations, remount the inner door frame onto the
outer door frame with the screws removed in step
3.
6
Reinstall the door with the screws from step 2, and
snap the hole caps into the open hinge mounting holes.
Swing Door
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.
18
Hinge
assembly
Cover cap