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splinterexpert  
#1 Posted : Monday, January 3, 2011 9:44:56 AM(UTC)
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Hi all. I am working on an upright freezer that has a door seal issue. The gasket is in good shape. I levelled the box and made sure it tilts back a little to encourage the door to shut. I loosened the gasket screws in the corners and flexed the door to see if it would help- it did help, but did not completely solve the problem. Very light presure anywhere on the door seems to help, and I am wondering of you have to lock the door to get a good seal. I have not tried heating the gasket, as the gasket is not really deformed. Is there a trick to this I have fogotten? Do some freezers require that you lock the door?
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richappy  
#2 Posted : Monday, January 3, 2011 1:54:13 PM(UTC)
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Your door gasket might be deformed in places. To fix this, duck tape the door closed overnight, Should pull the gasket into place.
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#3 Posted : Monday, January 3, 2011 4:01:57 PM(UTC)
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Richappy- thanks, but already tried that...
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#4 Posted : Tuesday, January 4, 2011 12:33:29 AM(UTC)
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I didn't look up your parts, but maybe your cam door closers on top of the door hing are worn.
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