Avanti RM171W - Manual (Page 10)

CHANGING THE REVERSIBLE DOOR
The refrigerator has been built with the door hinges on the right. If you wish to change the
opening direction, follow the instructions below:
Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
Empty everything in the refrigerator, including shelves, food, etc.
Remove the upper hinge cover on the right top of the cabinet. Remove all 3 bolts holding the
upper hinge to the cabinet along with the spacer underneath. Save these bolts, hinge, and
spacer for later use.
Remove the plastic caps plugs from the upper left holes and transfer them to the uncovered
holes at the right side. Be sure to press the plug buttons firmly into the holes,
incline the refrigerator backward (do not lay it on the floor).
Using a pliers to remove the two bolts holding the lower hinge to the cabinet and the leveling
leg. Save the bolts, hinge, and washer for later use.
Remove the left foot and transfer it to the opposite side.
Insert the lower hinge at the opposite side (left) using the two bolts and washer previously
removed.
Replace the left foot, previously removed from the right side.
Set the door to its place.
While holding thedoorinthe closed position, secure the top hinge at the left side using the
three bolts and spacer previously removed at the beginning of the operation.
Do not tighten the bolts until the top of the door is leveled.
Replace the hinge cover.
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