My fridge-freezer’s door is difficult to open

Issue

• Fridge door is difficult to open
• The door must be pulled hard before it opens

Applies to

• Built-in Bottom Mount Freezer
• Quad Door Fridge

Solution

Cause

• Air inside a fridge or freezer “shrinks” as it gets colder. This can sometimes create suction, which makes open the door difficult. If the door is closed quickly or slammed shut, air will be forced out and it may take several minutes for the vacuum to be released, after which the door can be opened normally. Suction inside a fridge or freezer after closing the door is normal and not a product fault.

Resolution

If the door is closed quickly or slammed shut, air will be forced out and it may take several minutes for the vacuum to be released, after which the door can be opened normally. Likewise, if you try and open the door soon after you have just closed it/quick succession, the vacuum will make it difficult for a few moments. Once the pressure has equalised you will find the door easier to open.

1. Press your finger into the inside of a corner of the door seal to release some suction and make it easier to open the door soon after closing it.

2. Wait approx. one minute before opening the door again if it has just been closed.

3. Avoid slamming the door shut.

4. Check the cleanness of the surface of the gasket.

5. Check the drain tube inside the appliance and clean it.

Empty the compressor tray and then flow a small amount of water to in it and check the compressor tray again. The water should appear in the tray.

6. Check the tray of the compressor if it is filled with water and the end of the tube is under the water, empty the tray.

It should be open, and the end should be upper than the level of the water.

7. Ensure that the appliance stands level.

Adjust the feet on the bottom and front and check the level with a spirit level (the front needs to be in a higher level a little bit).

8. Check whether the hinges are damaged and replace any defective hinge parts.

9. Check there is nothing sticky around the seal of the fridge door that may require cleaning.

Contact an Authorized Service Centre

If the above steps don't resolve the issue, we recommend contacting an Authorized Service Centre.

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