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Clean the refrigerator door gasket

Refrigerator · Door not sealing
LIKELY CAUSE
Dirty door gasket
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
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Repair time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 81
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TOOLS
Required tools
Clothmild detergent
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Wipe the gasket and cabinet contact surface with mild soapy water
    Wipe the gasket and cabinet contact surface with mild soapy water.
  2. 2
    Remove sticky residue from gasket folds
    Remove sticky residue from gasket folds.
  3. 3
    Dry both surfaces
    Dry both surfaces.
  4. 4
    Close the door and check for even contact
    Close the door and check for even contact.
  5. 5
    Replace the gasket if torn or permanently deformed
    Replace the gasket if torn or permanently deformed.
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