GE GIE18GSHSS Manual

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DOOR REMOVAL / REVERSAL  INSTRUCTIONS
To remove refrigerator handle:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors 
are off.)
Figure 1 Style Handles
 1.  Remove two screws attaching handle to 
top of refrigerator door. 
 2.  Remove screw attaching bottom of handle 
to door.
 3.  Remove two hole plugs and hinge pin 
plug on top of door and install on opposite 
side. Use Phillips head screwdriver to 
remove plastic screw plug from front of 
door and install on opposite side
Figure 2 Style Handles
 1.  Remove two screws attaching handle to 
top of refrigerator door.
 2.  Swing top of handle away from door and 
slide handle down and off of dovetail 
button.
 3.  Remove screw and dovetail button and 
install on other side, moving hole plugs 
from corresponding holes to opposite side.
To attach refrigerator handle:
Figure 1 Style Handles
 1.  Secure bottom of handle with screws. 
 2.  Secure top of handle with screws.
Figure 2 Style Handles
 1.  Start with handle offset away from door. 
Place bottom of handle over dovetail 
button, swing handle into an upright 
position and pull upward, locking it into 
place.
 2.  Secure top of handle with screws.
To Attach Trim:
 1.  Slide both trim locks out of trim.
 2.  Insert new adhesive trim locks contained 
in your literature pack.
 3.  Install trim to handle by sliding under base 
of handle. Carefully align trim and press 
down at trim lock locations.
 4.  Use rubbing alcohol to remove any 
adhesive residue from old trim lock 
locations.
Screw
Handle
Full
Length
Trim
Screw
Trim
Lock
Adhesive
Trim Lock
Figure 1
Screw
Handle
Full
Length
Trim
Trim
Lock
Lock Handle
over
Dovetail
Button
Dovetail
Button
Screw
Adhesive
Trim Lock
Figure 2