CHECK AND TEST 1
Step 1
Place a torch on shelf and point light towards gasket.
Step 2
Close fridge door to see if there is any light leaking out.
Step 3
Blow hot air to gasket by hair dryer to soften gasket so that gasket can be attached onto cabinet easily.
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.
Step 5
Remove upper door.
PROCEDURE 2
Case 1:
Light leaks out from the corner of opening side.
Step 1
Unscrew 3 bolts and remove the middle hinge.
Step 2
Add washer to make middle hinge move outward, and then screw the middle hinge.
Step 3
Reinstall fridge door.
Step 4
Use top hinge with large hole and push outwards.
Case 2:
Light leaks out from the corner of hinge side.
Step 1
Unscrew 3 bolts and remove the middle hinge.
Step 2
Remove washer to make middle hinge move inward, and then screw the middle hinge.
Step 3
Reinstall fridge door.
Step 4
Push top hinge in.
Case 3 :
Light leaks out from the middle of opening side or hinge side.
Step 1
Use steel ruler to
measure the deformation
of fridge door.
If deformation is more
than 3mm, replace the
fridge door.
Step 2
Use steel ruler to
measure the deformation
of cabinet.
If deformation is more
than 3mm, replace the
appliance.
NOTE
Tip 1
Don’t forget to add washer onto hinge pin.
Tip 2
When installing door onto hinge, please check the alignment between door-stopper and hinge.
Tip 3
Make sure gasket is attached well.
Tip 4
Make sure gaps between doors are even.
CHECK AND TEST 2
Step 1
Place a torch on shelf and point light towards gasket.
Step 2
Close fridge door to see if there is any light leaking out.
DIAGNOSIS 2
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