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Door removal/reversal instructions, 8warning – FRIGIDAIRE FFHT1831QE User Manual

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WARNING

When reversing the door swing:
You MUST move the anti-tip bracket to align with the

hinges of the door and install the toe grille support for

proper balance. Failure to do so will result in injury.

Washer

Hinge

Pin

Bottom

Hinge

Screws

Toe

Grille

Door Stop

Screw

Door

Stop

A

Toe Grille Cover

Toe

Grille

Support

Anti-tip

Bracket

B

Toe Grille

Cover

Toe Grille

Support

Anti-tip

Bracket

7. Remove three screws on bottom hinge and anti-

tip bracket (if equipped) with ⅜” socket wrench.

8. Remove toe grille support and screws (if

equipped).

9. Install bottom hinge and anti-tip bracket (if

equipped) on opposite side with the three screws

removed from step 7.

10. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable

wrench. Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge

and tighten with adjustable wrench.

11. Install toe grille support and screws on opposite

side (if equipped).

12. Reverse door handles (see Handle Installation

section).

13. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to

opposite side. Before starting screws, use an awl

to puncture the foam.

14. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin

and screw center hinge pin through center hinge

into top of door. Close refrigerator door to help

align hinge hole.

15. Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench.
16. Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move

to opposite side.

17. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin.
18. Close freezer door. Have an assistant lift up on

opposite side of door while tightening screws to

install top hinge.

19. There are two toe grille covers provided in your

literature packet or already installed on toe grille;

one for the right side and one for the left side.

Install the appropriate cover over the opening

on the side opposite the anti-tip bracket, (see

Figures A & B).

DOOR REMOVAL/REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS

OR

Lower

Anti-tip

Bracket

NOTE

In case of future door reversals, save the toe grille

cover not being used.

20. Reinstall toe grille with appropriate cover (some

models).

21. Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator

temperature control to center position. Adjust

setting as necessary.

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