F3D3
Series
Service Manual Parts Replacement / Section 2.2
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2.2 Freezer Door Gasket Replacement
[See Section 1.5 for Part Number]
1)
F3D3 Series Dispensers should be OFF and the freezer
compartment fully defrosted before proceeding.
2)
Open freezer door and inspect the one-piece magnetic
door gasket. If the gasket is torn or crushed so that it
doesn’t completely seal around the door perimeter, it
should be replaced.
3)
Remove top door hinge using a 9 mm box wrench or
socket to remove the two M6 bolts, while supporting the
weight of the door.
4)
Lift door off bottom hinge pin and place it on a non-mar
surface, with the gasket side facing up.
5)
Carefully remove the one-piece gasket from the slotted
plastic extrusion in the freezer door. [
NOTE:
Plastic
extrusion can be easily damaged. Using a razor knife to
separate the old gasket from its retaining tailpiece may
facilitate this procedure. Carefully remove the separated
tailpiece from the slot by pulling toward each corner
using a small needle-nose pliers. [See Photos 2 and 3]
6)
Take the new gasket and insert the tailpiece into the
gasket-mounting slot. Align the corners and start at the
top of the door. Continue around the door perimeter until
completely seated. [
Tip
: Place the door on a cushioned
surface and carefully hammer the new gasket tailpiece
into the slot around the door perimeter.]
7)
Re-install freezer door on bottom hinge with bushing,
then mount the upper hinge. Be careful to align and
square the door before tightening the two hinge
mounting bolts.
Test
the replacement of the Freezer Door Gasket by:
8)
Close the door and visually check the door seal and fit.
9)
Turn on main power switch. Allow compressor to draw
down Freezer Compartment temperature. Check with
your hand around the full door perimeter for any leaks of
cold air.
Rev. 1 6/2012
[Photo 1]
The freezer door is equipped
with a one-piece magnetic door
seal.
[Photo 2]
To speed replacement, just cut
away the old door gasket from
its tail piece.
[Photo 3]
Use needle nose pliers to pull
gasket tailpiece from slot.
[Photo 4]
Align gasket tailpiece with door
slot and hammer carefully into
place around door perimeter.
Tools Required:
9 mm wrench or socket
Razor knife
Needle-nose pliers
Rubber mallet
