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



Note

Step 1

Unscrew hinge cover.

Step 2

Remove the cover.

Step 3

Disconnect the terminals.

Step 4

Unscrew 2 bolts and remove the top hinge.

Step 5

Remove upper door.

Step 6

Loosen the middle hinge and remove it.

Step 7

Remove freezer door and replace with new one. Reverse above steps to install the new door.

Step 8

Tilt cabinet.

Step 9

Unscrew the adjustable foot.

Step 10

Unscrew 4 bolts and remove bottom hinge.

Reverse procedures above to restore hinges and doors, however, please pay attention to the following tips:

Tip 1

Don’t forget to add washer onto hinge pin.

Tip 2

When installling 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.

DIAGNOSIS 2


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