WRS315SDHW Door Seal Replacement

はじめに

Use this guide to replace the door seal in your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator.

The door seal isolates the airflow inside the refrigerator so it can stay cool. If your refrigerator is not getting cold, or you feel the cold escaping, your door seal might be bent or torn.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Safety precautions

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Before you begin your repair, perform the following:
Turn off your main water supply
Unplug your device

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手順2 Open the doors

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Depending on your repair, open one or both doors.

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手順3 Disconnect the door seal

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Insert an opening tool, or a similar tool, between the door frame and the seal.
Pry up to separate the seal from its groove on the frame.
This may take significant force.

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手順4 Remove the door seal

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Use your hand and the opening tool to peel the door seal away from the frame.
Repeat this process for the perimeter of the door seal until the seal is completely separated.

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手順5 Only the door seal remains

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You're now left with the door seal.
During reassembly, perform the following:
Use a Jimmy, or a similar tool, to remove any sealing foam in the door frame groove.
Use a mild cleaning solution to fully clean the groove.
Reinstall your door by attaching the top edge first, then wrapping the seal around the frame's perimeter.
You'll hear the gasket lock into the seam.
You may have to stretch the seal a few inches at the final edge.

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手順6 Perform a seal test

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To test if your replacement door seal is working, perform the following:
Open the door slightly and insert a clean, flat bill between the door seal and the frame.
Close the door and slowly drag the bill away from the device.
If the seal is tight, then you should feel a moderate amount of resistance in the bill.