8.6  RELIABILITY FAULTS:                                          

       NOISE WHEN DOOR
       OPENS AND CLOSES

CHECK AND TEST 1


Step 1

Open and close the door several times.
DIAGNOSIS 1

PROCEDURE 1

Step 1

Prize up the top side of lower hinge cover.

Step 2

Remove the hinge cover.

Step 3

Prize up the upper hinge cover with a screwdriver.

Step 4

Use small brush to add Vaseline onto hinge pins and inside hinge holes. Open and shut door several times. Repeat above steps until noise disappears completely. 

CHECK AND TEST 2

Step 1

Open and close the door several times.


DIAGNOSIS 2

PROCEDURE 2

Step 1

Prize up the top side of lower hinge cover.

Step 2

Remove the hinge cover.

Step 3 

Prize up the upper hinge cover with a screwdriver.

Step 4

Unscrew upper hinge part.

Step 5

Unscrew lower hinge part.

Step 6

Replace with the new hinge.

Tip 1

Make sure gasket is properly attached.

Tip 2

Make sure the door is parallel to the cabinet.

DIAGNOSIS 3
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