Hi Rita This is a way you could do it. Refrigerator Door Gasket Replacement (or How to replace a door seal) Some people think that installing a refrigerator gasket is a difficult job. It could be somewhat strenuous but with a few tips it's definitely doable. Most of the time, gaskets come in special packages which are designed to be acceptable for shipment and at the same time provide decreased deformity. Although, deformity does occur, there are easy ways of bringing the gasket back to its original shape (see "Restoring Deformed Gaskets" at the bottom of this post). Pre-Installing Tips for Magnetic Gaskets * Wipe off the cabinet area surrounding the gasket and any food stuck under your old gasket. * Make sure the new gasket is at room temperature before removing it from the package. * When handling the gasket, carry it by the corners to make sure that there is no damage done to the internal magnetic tape. * If your rerfrigerator is using a three sided magnetic gasket, always install the new gasket as the old gasket was removed.
Removing and Installing Tips (Magnetic Gaskets) * Before removing your old gasket, take a look at how it is secured. You can do that by pulling back on the edge of the gasket. Method A (Retainer Mount) 1. If metal retainers are used, loosen the screws across top and half way down each side. Don't loosen the screws too much. Just enough to allow the gasket to be pulled out of the retainer. Begin removing the gasket starting at the top, then each side showing where the screws are still secure. 2. Start installing the new gasket at the top by sliding the lip of the gasket under the retainer until you reach the point at where the old gasket is still attached. 3. Tighten the screws onto the new gasket up on top and on the sides. Leave about 2 screws untightened to the old gasket. 4. Loosen the rest of the screws to the old gasket and remove it. 5. Finish installing the new gasket. List of 2 items * After you finish installing the gasket, close the door to check for alignment. If you need to re-align the gasket, slightly loosen all the screws and flex the door in opposite direction to assure proper door seal contact when closed. When the aligment is right, grasp edge of door about mid-way and slowly open door as to not warp. Re-tighten all of the screws. * On some doors the hinge side seal might start to roll as it closes against the cabinet shell. If that happens, petroleum jelly is used on hinge side of the gasket surface to help the gasket slide into place. It can also be applied to the gasket to help with this problem. Method B (Panel Mount) 1. If metal retainers are not used, the above steps can be followed. However, the screws or clips have to be removed as opposed to lightly loosened on the retainer mount style. 2. Replace the gasket the same way discussed above by removing the old gasket from the top and installing the new gasket without fully removing the old gasket. 3. Loosen the rest of the screws to the old gasket and remove it. 4. Finish installing the new gasket. Installing a Non-Magnetic Gasket * Non-Magnetic gaskets designs are used on mechanical latch type doors. Follow the same installation methods as A or B. HTH Ray ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rita Sent: Tuesday, 13 February 2007 06:19 To: Blind Handyman Cc: Rita Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerator door seal Hello Everyone, I just had a new compressor put into my refrigerator and now I notice the seal is not tight. I am careful to push the door completely shut each time. Certainly the seal needs to be replaced. How does one go about doing this and I would need step by step instructions as the janitor in my building has such high prices. It is my own refrigerator. With the weather being as it is, I may not do this for a week or so. Any ideas would really be appreciated. Rita ********************************************************************** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ********************************************************************** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
