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.
Step 4
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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