Changing The Door Hinging - Miele FN 12540 S Operating And Installation Instructions

The appliance is supplied right-hand
hinged. If left-hand door hinging is
required, follow the instructions below.
You will also need the following:
– Torx 15 and 25 screwdrivers,
– a flat-bladed screwdriver
– spanner (supplied)
Two people are needed for

changing the door hinging.

Removing the door handle
^ Pull door handle a towards you. Side
section b slides back.
^ Pull side section b firmly back out of
the guides on the mounting plate.
^ Undo the 4 screws (Torx 15) in the
mounting plate, and remove the
handle.
^ Remove the cover caps from the
opposite side, and fit them into the
empty holes.
Changing the door hinging
The hinge parts (hinge plate and
hinge pin) must be sufficiently
tightened otherwise the appliance
door could fall off. Danger of injury.
Also the door may not close fully,
which would prevent the appliance
from cooling down properly. Take
care to secure the hinge plate and
pin tightly. Check all screws and
tighten them if necessary.
Changing over the door
Caution. The door is not secure as
soon as the hinge pin is removed.
^ With the help of another person,
carefully tilt the appliance backwards
and pull hinge pin c out of the lower
right hinge plate d.
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