8.5 RELIABILITY FAULTS:
DOOR STOPPER IS BROKEN
CHECK AND TEST 1
Step 1
Open door to an angle
of 8° from cabinet.
If the door does not
close automatically, there
is a problem with the
door stopper.
Step 2
Check the alignment between door stopper and hinge to find out root causes.
Step 3
Check to see whether
screw is screwed
correctly into final
position. If not this would cause
misalignment between
door stopper and hinge.
Step 4
Check if there are too many washers, causing misalignment between door stopper and hinge.
Step 5
Check if the door stopper is deformed and causing misalignment.
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.
Reverse steps above to
reinstall the door.
Please pay attention to
below points.
Step 6
Unscrew 3 bolts and
remove the middle hinge.
Reverse above procedures to restore hinges and doors, however, please pay attention to below points.
CHECK AND TEST 2
Step 1
Reduce number of washers to attain proper alignment.
Step 2
If stopper is deformed, loosen screw and remove and replace the stopper, making sure to screw in properly.
DIAGNOSIS 2
After reworking, open door 8 degrees from cabinet.
PROCEDURE 2
Tip 1
Don’t forget to add washer onto hinge pin.
Tip 2
When install door onto hinge, please check the match between door- stopper and hinge.
Tip 3
Make sure gasket is attached well.
Tip 4
Make sure gaps between doors are even.
Tip 5
Check whether the gasket plate can be turned over normally when the door is opened or closed.
