Removing the soft-close door
mechanism
The soft-close door mechanism is at the
bottom of the door.
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Open the door.
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Remove panel
a
from the soft-close
mechanism by inserting a flat-bladed
screwdriver into the gap from above
and easing it off bit by bit.
Take care not to damage the door
seal.
If the door seal is damaged, the
door will not 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 soft-close
mechanism
c
.
The restraining clip stops the hinge
from snapping shut. Do not remove the
clip until told to do so.
^
Carefully remove cover
d
from the
side using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
^
With the help of another person, tip
the appliance back slightly.
^
Push hinge pin
e
up and out from
underneath.
The soft-close mechanism is now no
longer fixed to the appliance.
^
Remove
panel
a
.
Changing the door hinging
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