GE Profile PSB42LGRBV, Technical Service Manual

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Door Gaskets
The fresh food and freezer doors have magnetic
gaskets that create a positive seal to the front
of the steel cabinet. The cabinet has magnets
around the perimeter and center mullion under
the front edge.
3. Remove the upper hinge.
4. Lift the door up and out.
2. If removing the freezer door, shut off the
water supply and disconnect the water line
and electrical connectors. If removing the
refrigerator door, disconnect the static ground
wire from the grounding screw.
Screw
Mounting Screw
Ground Wire
Door Removal
WARNING: Use the appropriate safety equipment
and lifting techniques. Two persons may be
required for door removal.
Caution: Use wood or a heavy plastic sheet to
protect the fl oor where the door will be placed.
1. Remove the 8-mm mounting screw from the
hinge arm link using a
5
/
16
-in. or 8-mm socket.
The magnetic door gaskets are secured to the
doors by a barbed edge that locks into a retainer
channel.
To remove and replace the door gasket:
1. Starting at any corner, pull the old gasket out
of the retaining channel.
2. Soak the new gasket in warm water to make it
pliable.
3. Push the barbed edge of the gasket into the
retainer channel.
Cabinet Edge
Condenser Loop
Cabinet Magnet
Shown With Plastic Liner Removed