Reversing The Door Handles - GE 15 Owner's Manual

REVERSING THE HARDWARE
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4.1 Remove the base grille (if your refrigerator has
one) by pulling it straight out.
4.2 Using a Torxdriver, move the bottom hinge
bracket (and shim glued to it) and plastic washer
from the right side to the left side.
Hinge Bracket
4.3 Interchange hinge (and the shim glued to it) and
screws at top right with screws at top left of cabinet.
Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time.
Installing the hinge on the left.
Installing the hinge on the right.
NOTES:
• Some hinges have four holes. Which holes you
use for installing the hinge depends on which
side you install the hinge.
• The outer edge of the hinge should be parallel
to the edge of the case for correct installation.
Installation Instructions
Plastic Washer

REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

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5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle
5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a
tape-tipped putty knife under the edge,
and remove the screw underneath.
Remove the two screws holding the
handle to the top of the door.
Plug
5.1.2 Remove the handle.
5.1.3 Remove the screws from the right edge of the
door top and insert them into the handle screw
holes on the opposite side.
Screws
for Handle
Holes
5.1.4 With tape-tipped putty knife or thin-blade
screwdriver, pry out the plug button from the
hinge hole on the left side of the door and
insert it into the hole on the opposite side that
was vacated by removal of the top hinge.
Plug Button
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