8.6 RELIABILITY FAULT LIST:

HINGE IS DAMAGED

DIAGNOSIS 1

PROCEDURE 1

Step 1

Unscrew hinge cover.

Step 2

Remove the cover.


Step 3

Disconnect the terminals.

Step 4

Unscrew 3 bolts and remove the top hinge.


CHECK AND TEST 1

Step 1

Check to see whether hinge is deformed or cracked and whether screws are loose.

DIAGNOSIS 2

PROCEDURE 2

Step 1

Remove fridge door.

Step 2

Unscrew 3 bolts and remove the middle hinge.

CHECK AND TEST 2

Step 1

Check to see whether middle hinge is deformed or cracked and whether screws are loose.

DIAGNOSIS 3

PROCEDURE 3

Step 1

Remove bottom door.

Step 2

Tilt cabinet 10 degrees.

Step 3

Unscrew the adjustable foot.

Step 4

Unscrew 4 bolts and remove bottom hinge.

CHECK AND TEST 3

Step 1

Check to see whether bottom hinge is deformed or cracked and whether screws are loose.

DIAGNOSIS 4

PROCEDURE 4

Tip 1

Don’t forget to put washer onto hinge pin.

Tip 2

When installing door on hinge, please make sure door-stopper and hinge are properly aligned.

Tip 3

Make sure gasket is attached properly.

Tip 4

Make sure gaps between doors are even.

Tip 5

Check to make sure gasket plate turns over properly when door is opened and closed.

DIAGNOSIS 5

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