CHECK AND TEST 1

Step 1

Open freezer door
to check if gasket is
cracked.

Step 2

Check if gasket is
deformed.

DIAGNOSIS 1


PROCEDURE 1


Step 1

Pull gasket out from
corner.

Step 2

Install a new gasket,
starting from the corner.
Make sure base of
gasket is pressed into
trough completely.




Step 3
Make sure gasket is
properly aligned with
edges of trough.


Step 4

Close the door, make
sure gasket is well
attached.

CHECK AND TEST 2

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

DIAGNOSIS 2


CHECK AND TEST 3

Step 1

Check if gasket is
wrinkling or not.

CHECK AND TEST 4

Step 1

Measure width of gasket
seat opening with vernier
calipers.

Step 2

If entrance of gasket
seat is wider than 6 mm,
replace old gasket with
new one with 6.5mm
base.
Use tool of same shape
as gasket seat and insert
it into gasket seat, then
flip the tool around.

DIAGNOSIS 4


PROCEDURE 2


Step 1

Unscrew hinge cover.



Step 2

Turn the cover over.

Step 3

Disconnect the terminals.


Step 4

Unscrew 2 bolts and
remove the top hinge.

Step 5

Remove fridge door.



NOTE

Tip 1

Make sure gasket is not
detaching.

Tip  2

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

PROCEDURE 3


Tip 1

Make sure gasket is
attached well.
Note: 4 sides must be
checked.

CHECK AND TEST 5

Step 1
To assess whether
rework was successful,
place a torch on shelf
and point light towards
gasket.

Step 2

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

DIAGNOSIS 5


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