reversing door on freezer (whirpool AFG3190)

[dandt]

Hello
I am about to reverse door
cant find manual in house or online
Any tips before I start damaging plastic fittings..
eg it's not obvious how to get either pin out...do I have to remove top cover?
Ps plastic fitting along bottom (with 'knockouts) and hole in top of non hinge side suggests that door IS reversible
many thanks

 

[Leccy758]

Quick google

http://www.whirlpool.eu/app.cnt/whr/en_GB/pageid/pgwpsrvifuhome001

GB manual both full and condensed, downloadable and view online, just put the model number where the code box is.

 

[dandt]

well done for finding manual
unfortunately the only ref to my situation was "Note:
The direction of door opening can be changed;
if this operation is performed by Customer
Service, it is not covered by the warranty. "???
Anyway last night I proceeded regardless
(disappointed to have had no answers at 1am ...ONLY JOKING)
The trick was to remove the front feet which contained the lower axel/hinge and to swap them.
It was a bit tricky, proping it up and making sure I didn't lose washers/spacers etc but I got there in the end.
One strange thing was that everything was reversible except some plastic screwed underneath the door - ideally I would need a mirror image
I fitted it nevertheless and at some point may have to trim protruding plastic but it does its job as a washer/spacer...strange that they should design it this way (this part could have easily been made more 'symmetrical'
Anyway thanks
and good luck to anyone else trying this.
In my experience instruction manual was in fact no use and it was'nt rocket science

 

[Leccy758]

You reminded me that some appliances have reversible doors but you have to by a kit to do it.

From a slightly different whirlpool manual

Door reversibility
If required, door opening can be reversed from right to left
(depending on how it is supplied).
Caution! When reversing the door opening, the appliance
must not be connected to the power supply. The appliance
must be previously unplugged.
Tilt the appliance backwards a little and prop it in a secure
position.
Undo the door hinge screws and remove the hinge pin
bracket.
Open the door slightly and lower it.
Undo the top pin and screw it in place on the opposite side.
Insert the door on the top hinge and close it.
Tighten the hinge pin bracket in place on the opposite side
using the screws.