CHECK AND TEST 1
Step 1
Open the fridge doors to check carefully if gasket is cracked.
Step 2
Check carefully to see whether gasket is deformed.
Case 1
Example of slight deformation.
Case 2
Example of gasket wrinkling.
DIAGNOSIS 1
PROCEDURE 1
Step 1
Blow hot air onto gasket with Hair Dryer to soften, so that gasket can be easily attached onto cabinet.
DIAGNOSIS 2
PROCEDURE 2
Step 1
Pull gasket out from 4 corners.
Step 2
Install a new gasket.
Pay attention the important tips for installing gasket.
Tip 1
Start from corner.
Tip 2
Make sure gasket foot is pressed into gasket seat completely.
Tip 3
Make sure gasket is well-aligned with gasket seat.
Tip 4
After closing door, make sure gasket is well-attached to door.
Step 3
After replacing the door gasket, blow hot air onto gasket with Hair Dryer to soften, so that gasket can be easily attached onto cabinet.
DIAGNOSIS 3
Step 1
Place a torch in cabinet and check to see if light leaks out from gasket.
CHECK AND TEST 3
Step 1
Measure the width of gasket seat opening with Vernier calipers.
Step 2
Assessment of results measured value.
DIAGNOSIS 4
CHECK AND TEST 4
Step 1
Check internal shape of gasket seat. Use tool with same shape as gasket seat and insert into the seat. Then turn the tool around.
DIAGNOSIS 5
PROCEDURE 3
Step 1
Unscrew hinge cover.
Step 2
Remove the cover.
Step 3
Unscrew 3 bolts and remove the top hinge.
Step 4
Remove upper door.
NOTE
CHECK AND TEST 5
Step 1
Make sure gasket isn’t detaching anywhere.
Step 2
Insert the gasket into gasket seat and pull it with a force of 30N.
DIAGNOSIS 6
PROCEDURE 4
Step 1
After replacing the gasket, blow hot air onto gasket with Hair Dryer to soften, so that gasket can be easily attached onto cabinet.
Please pay attention to important points below.
Tip 1
Don’t forget to add a washer onto hinge pin.
Tip 2
When installing door onto hinge, please check the alignment of doorstopper and hinge.
Tip 3
Make sure gasket is properly attached.
Tip 4
Make sure gaps between doors are even.
DIAGNOSIS 7
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