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will do and will report back when complete
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Hi.
Looks like the door may need an adjustment. Loosen up top hinge screws and raise the opposite end (where the handle is).
Tight screws back.
Also see if you can raise the front legs.
Simon.
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Part number (from the invoice)
AP4073216 (63001612) Seal, frz. door (wht)
Picture entitled gasket1 shows before lower fridge door is opened then closed (minor gap in center)
Gasket2 shows big gap after door is opened.
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What is the part number of the new door gasket?
Can you take a pictures of the door and gaps and post it on the forum please?
Gene.
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I've just about had it with this door and gasket :mad:.
With all this being done, closing the bottom fridge door still 'blows' open the connection with the upper freezer. I have tried adjusting the feet in multiple combinations (right side higher, left side higher, etc) to no avail.
It seems as if the floor itself is off tilt and may have an effect on the issue.
I have not, however, looked up how to adjust the door itself. I am open to suggestions there.
I feel the gasket is fine and 'easily' tweakable, but the floor i cannot fix. This is a rental home and i do not intend to ask for a kitchen remodel (though needed) just for figuring out how to shim the rear of the unit up a little bit.
I think a quick fix may be to get some tiny neodymium magnets and cut tiny holes in the gasket and superglue them in place.
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Hi.
You have a hell of a stubborn gasket there.
Try this:
Open the door, use the heat gun few inches away from the gap. Work it toward the gap and pull the gasket with other hand. Don't let go until the gasket cools off, then move few inches and repeat the process.The longer the door is closed the better.
Sometimes the door itself should be adjusted too.
Simon.
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Ok, i am back. I spent most of today working off and on with this, here's what i did:
1)unplug the unit
2)empty the freezer, clean off icicles and ice buildup
3)soak the gasket for 25 min in hot water
4)reinstalled gasket, paying closer attention to form fitting and taking my time to ensure the gasket fit in the groove.
5)heated the gasket with warm air (not hot) for 5 minutes, using a back and forth approach with one hand and pushing with my free hand on the outside of the door.
6)place a thin layer of petroleum jelly for extra sealant
7)plug the unit back in and push it back into place
This seemed to work at first, as there were no visible gaps. However, when i inspected an hour later, there was a visible gap.
So i repeated step 5 for 5 minutes again and it seemed fine. I still have not completely opened the door, for fear of loosing the gap adjustment.
Another half hour later, the gap returned, and i again repeated to re-heat the seal until it was filled.
Another hour later, the gap returned and this time i heated (on warm) for 10 minutes (good arm workout).
I then opened the lower unit (refrigerator) to get a drink and as i closed it i happened to look up and the gap returned immediately.
Could the unit be off tilt? Am i making this a bigger hassle than it should be? Do i have a faulty gasket? So many questions ;)
-JP
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Hi.
Put the gasket in the hot water 15-20 minutes before the installation.
Simon.
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Update: Three times i have tried to use the hairdryer to expand the seal to get a tighter fit, and although it seems to work when i am done. The seal retracts to an almost bigger gap (even with the petroleum jelly). I am going to try reverse the seal (take the bottom and put it on top) and try to see if that works. Will let you know what comes of it.
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