CHECK AND TEST 1


Step 1

Open fridge doors to check carefully to see if gasket is cracked.

Step 2

Check carefully to see if gasket is deformed.

DIAGNOSIS 1

PROCEDURE 1

Step 1

Pull gasket out from corner.

PROCEDURE 2

Tip 1

Start from corner.

Tip 2

Make sure base of gasket is pressed into trough completely.

Tip 3

Make sure gasket is properly aligned with edges of trough.

Tip 4

Check if baffle fins of gasket are in right position.

Tip 5

After closing the door, gasket is well attached onto door.

CHECK AND TEST 2

Step 1

Blow hot air on gasket with a hair dryer to soften gasket, so it can be easily attached to cabinet.

Step 2

To assess whether rework was successful, place a torch on shelf and point light towards gasket.

Step 3

Close door to see if there is any light leaking out.

DIAGNOSIS 2

CHECK AND TEST 3

Step 1

Check to make sure that gasket is not wrinkling.

DIAGNOSIS 3

CHECK AND TEST 4

Step 1

Use vernier callipers
to measure width of entrance of gasket seat.

Step 2

Use tool of same shape as gasket seat and insert into gasket seat, then flip the tool around.

DIAGNOSIS 4

PROCEDURE 3

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 fridge door.


NOTE


CHECK AND TEST 5

Step 1

Make sure gasket is not detaching.


Step 2

Insert the gasket into gasket seat, and pull it with a force of 30Nm.


DIAGNOSIS 5

PROCEDURE 4

Tip 1

Don’t forget to put washer on hinge pin.

Tip 2

Make sure gasket is attached well.

Tip 3

Make sure gaps between doors are even.


CHECK AND TEST 6

Step 1

Blow hot air on gasket with a hair dryer to soften gasket, so it can be easily attached to cabinet.

Step 2

To assess whether rework was successful, place a torch on shelf and point light towards gasket.

Step 3

Close door to see if there is any light leaking out.


DIAGNOSIS 6


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