CHECK AND TEST 1
Step 1
Take note of the distance (A) between fridge door and fridge mechanical switch pin when fridge door is closed.
Step 2
Power on the appliance, open fridge door.
Check if fridge LED light is on or not.
Step 3
Press fridge mechanical switch pin down to do the same distance (A) for 5 seconds.
Check if fridge LED light is off or not.
DIAGNOSIS 1
CHECK AND TEST 2
Step 1
Check if top hinge cover is deformed or cracked.
DIAGNOSIS 2
PROCEDURE 1
Step 1
Unscrew hinge cover.
Step 2
Remove the cover.
Step 3
Disconnect the terminal in top hinge cover area.
Step 4
Press the clip of the switch to loosen the switch.
Step 5
Remove the switch from the hinge cover.
PROCEDURE 2
CHECK AND TEST 3
Step 1
Check if top hinge cover is installed properly.
Improper Condition
Hinge cover is warped, and misaligned with hinge.
Correct Condition
Hinge cover is well aligned with hinge.
DIAGNOSIS 3
CHECK AND TEST 4
Step 1
Unscrew hinge cover.
Step 2
Remove the cover.
Step 3
Check if the terminal is connected well or not.
If not, reconnect it.
Step 4
Use multimeter to test the resistance value when switch button is detached.
Step 5
Use multimeter to test the resistance value when switch pin is pressed down (A).
DIAGNOSIS 4
PROCEDURE 3
Step 1
Press the clip of the switch to loosen the switch.
Step 2
Remove the switch from the hinge cover.
Reverse above procedures in step 1 and 2 to install new mechanical switch and reinstall hinge cover.
CHECK AND TEST 5
Step 1
Power on the appliance, open fridge door.
Check if fridge LED light is on or not.
Step 2
Press fridge mechanical switch pin down to the same distance (A) for 5 seconds.
Check if fridge LED light is off or not.
DIAGNOSIS 5
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