How to change door opening direction (basic concept)
On some models, the door hinge can be switched to open the door to the opposite side. This prevents the door from getting in the way when transferring clothes from the dryer. Unscrew the door hinge, remove the dryer door, and then unscrew the screws above and below the door latch on the opposite side of the machine to reverse the door on a dryer.
How to setup
How to change opening direction of door
- Unfasten the door hinge’s bolts from the dryer on right hand side.
- Unfasten door lock mechanism as well as upper & lower bolts on the left.
- Flip the door vertically 180°.
- Fasten the door hinge’s bolts to the dryer on the left hand side.
- Fasten door lock mechanism and upper & lower bolts on the right.
Dryer door reversal in-depth instructions
Door Reversal : Mid-Level Dryers (example of models: DLEX4200*, DLEX3850*, DLEX3600*)
Tools Required
- Phillips screwdriver
- Large flat blade screwdriver (recommended for hinge screws if they are tight or your Phillips screwdriver is worn out)
- Small flat blade screwdriver (for lifting out parts)
Warning
To reduce the risk of damage to the dryer, property damage or personal injury, follow basic precautions, including the following :
- Support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant support the weight of the door.
- Avoid dropping the door.
- Unplug the dryer or turn off power at the main circuit breaker before beginning door reversal.
- Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on top of the washer.
Door Reversal Instructions
The instructions here are for changing the door swing from a right to a left side hinge. If the door has been reversed, and it is necessary to change it back, use care when following these instructions. Some of the illustrations and the left/right references will be reversed, and you will need to read the instructions carefully.
Warning
Be sure to support the weight of the door before removing the hinge screws.
- Open the door and remove the two decorative screws, two latch screws, and the latch on the catch side with a screwdriver. Save these for step 4.
- While supporting the door, remove the 2 screws on the door hinge. Remove the door.
- Turn the door upside down and line up the holes in the hinge with the holes on the opposite side of the cabinet. Reinstall the door with the screws removed in step 2.
Warning
Be sure to support the weight of the door before installing the hinge screws.
- Install the two decorative screws, the latch, and two latch screws removed in step 1 on the opposite side from which they were removed.
- Check that the door closes properly.
Door Reversal : High-End Dryers (example of models: DLEX4500*, DLGX4501*)
Warning
THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons.
To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant support the weight of the door. Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on top of the washer. Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to the door or the floor.
- Open the dryer door.
- You will be removing the screws shown below (6 on left, 4 on right).
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- Remove the four decorative screws on the left using a screwdriver.
- Remove the two latch screws and the latch.
- Hold the hinge in place while removing the four hinge screws (to prevent the door from dropping).
- Remove the door from the cabinet cover.
- Move the door to the left side and line up the holes in the hinge with the holes in the cabinet.
Caution
Be sure to support the weight of the door before inserting the hinge screws.
- Hold the hinge in place while inserting the two hinge screws (to prevent the door from dropping).
- Insert the latch on the right side and install the latch screws.
- Insert the four decorative screws on the right side.
- Check that the door closes and latches properly.
Door Reversal : Mid-Level Dryers (top load washing machine matching dryers)
Warning
THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons.
- To avoid damage to the dryer or the door, support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant support the weight of the door.
- Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the dryer on top of the washer.
- Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to the door or the floor.
- Open the door and remove the two plastic hole caps on the catch side by gently prying up with a flat blade screwdriver. Save these for step 6.
- While supporting the door, remove the 4 screws, two from each hinge. Set door aside face down on a protected surface to prevent damage to the door or work surface.
- With the door on a protected surface, remove all screws on each side of the door and lift off inner door frame using a flat blade screwdriver. Remove the latch hook and blank and move them to the opposite side.
- Remove the 4 screws securing hinges to door frame. Remove the two plastic cover caps. Reinstall hinges and cover caps on opposite sides from which they were removed.
- With the hinges and cover caps in the new locations, remount the inner door frame onto the outer door frame with the screws removed in step 3 above.
- Reinstall the door with the screws from steps 1 & 2.
- Test the swing of the door to make sure the hinges and latch are properly aligned and that the door closes and latches correctly.
Door Reversal : Mid-Level Dryers (top load washing machine matching dryers)
Warning
Support the door with a stool or box that fits under the door, or have an assistant support the weight of the door.
Avoid dropping the door to avoid damage to the door or the floor.
Unplug the appliance or turn off power at the main circuit breaker before beginning door reversal.
Always reverse the door BEFORE stacking the appliance on top of the washer.
Tools Required
- Phillips screwdriver
- Large flat blade screwdriver ( recommended for hinge screws if they are tight or your Phillips screwdriver is worn out)
- Small flat blade screwdriver (for lifting out parts)
Door Reversal Instructions
The instructions here are for changing the door swing from a right to a left side hinge. If the door has been reversed, and it is necessary to change it back, use care when following these instructions. Some of the illustrations and the left/right references will be reversed, and you will need to read the instructions carefully.
Warning
- Do not reverse the door while the appliance is stacked on a washing machine.
- Before removing the hinge screws, have an assistant support the weight of the door. The door could fall on the floor due to the weight of the door.
- For safety reasons, two or more people need to work together to reverse the door.
Note
The appearance of the screws varies and the screws must be inserted differently depending on the position. Make sure that you've selected the correct screw before tightening.
- Open the door and remove 2 screws on the door hinge ❶ . Remove the door from the cabinet ❷ and place it inside facing up on a non-scratching surface.
Warning
Be sure to support the weight of the door before removing the hinge screws.
- Remove 8 screws and remove the hinge assembly ❸ from the door (There are 6 screws on the front and 2 screws on the side).
- Remove the 3 screws from the door latch assembly ❹ which is mounted between the door and the hinge assembly. Remove the screw in the door latch.
- Swap the position of the hinge assembly ❸ and the door latch assembly ❹ and reassemble. Refer to steps 2 & 3 for location and number of screws when reassembling.
- On the appliance casing, unscrew 2 screws and remove the door latch ❺ . Reassemble it on the opposite side of the door.
- Remove the 2 decorative screws from the appliance cabinet and insert them on the opposite side.
- Reassemble the door on the cabinet using the screws removed in step 1. Make sure that the door opens, closes and latches properly.
