Removing the SoftClose door
mechanism
The SoftClose door mechanism is at the
bottom of the door.
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Open the appliance door.
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Prise open panel
a
from the
SoftClose mechanism: Insert a
flat-bladed screwdriver into the gap
from below and ease off the panel bit
by bit.
Take care not to damage the door
seal.
If the door seal becomes damaged,
the door will no longer close
properly and cooling will be
impaired.
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Slide panel
a
towards the appliance,
and leave it hanging between the
door and the appliance.
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Fit restraining clip
b
(supplied with
the appliance) onto SoftClose
mechanism
c
.
The restraining clip stops the hinge
from snapping shut. Do not remove the
clip until told to do so.
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Carefully remove cover
d
from the
side using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
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With the help of another person, tip
the appliance back slightly.
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Push hinge pin
e
up and out from
underneath.
The SoftClose mechanism is now no
longer fixed to the appliance.
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Remove
panel
a
.
Changing the door hinging
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