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Posted by David Combs on April 28, 2008, 4:26 am
Sometimes, after someone has been rooting around in the
freezer part of the refrig, and when done pushes the
door closed, even "slams" it a bit, because of
how frozen food got moved around, it pushes the door
open a small bit, like a quarter or third of an inch or so.
Problem is, you don't notice it.
(The freezer compartment is *lower* part of this
refrigerator -- I like it that way, being 6'2"!).
Not so good, being open that "small" amount for, say,
overnight! (*I* know it's potentially dangerous -- parts of food
near that leak goes from 5F to maybe 25F, still staying "frozen",
but it's different.
And if it actually gets some parts up to 40F for from anywhere
from 20 min up, before the door gets closed tightly,
and it goes back down to 5 above, well, it's not
a good situation, for sure.
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I'm sure mine isn't the only household on this newsgroup
that's had this problem from time to time, what with
all the family members who retrieve stuff from the freezer.
So, what kind of easy scheme do you guys use to make
sure the freezer door *cannot* inadvertently come open?
Maybe some kind of glued-on latch, maybe?
Anyway, I could sure use some ideas!
Thanks,
David
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Posted by cshenk on April 28, 2008, 6:57 am
"David Combs" wrote
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> freezer part of the refrig, and when done pushes the
> door closed, even "slams" it a bit, because of
> how frozen food got moved around, it pushes the door
> open a small bit, like a quarter or third of an inch or so.
Happens. If the door is even, you may just need to adjust the feet better.
Most of them have feet that can screw out a bit to handle a slightly less
than even floor. You screw the front ones a little longer out and it helps.
If it's a rather old unit that doesnt have that adjustable footing, you
might be able to shim up the front about 1/4 inch with some sort of
coasters. These 2 are basically the same and really fast and harmless to
try.
I'll add you have some other problem with the seal but in an older machine,
you may be able to salvage it if whatever the others who know more than I,
is not possible for you.
> (The freezer compartment is *lower* part of this
> refrigerator -- I like it that way, being 6'2"!).
Grin, 5'1" and I too like the bottom freezer types since I don't need in
there nearly as often as the rest of the fridge! Oddly, they are rather
hard to find so when I got my last one, I had to go with a top unit.
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Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on April 28, 2008, 8:31 am
> Sometimes, after someone has been rooting around in the
> freezer part of the refrig, and when done pushes the
> door closed, even "slams" it a bit, because of
> how frozen food got moved around, it pushes the door
> open a small bit, like a quarter or third of an inch or so.
>
> Problem is, you don't notice it.
>
> (The freezer compartment is *lower* part of this
> refrigerator -- I like it that way, being 6'2"!).
>
> Not so good, being open that "small" amount for, say,
> overnight! (*I* know it's potentially dangerous -- parts of food
> near that leak goes from 5F to maybe 25F, still staying "frozen",
> but it's different.
>
> And if it actually gets some parts up to 40F for from anywhere
> from 20 min up, before the door gets closed tightly,
> and it goes back down to 5 above, well, it's not
> a good situation, for sure.
>
> ---------------------------------
>
> I'm sure mine isn't the only household on this newsgroup
> that's had this problem from time to time, what with
> all the family members who retrieve stuff from the freezer.
>
>
> So, what kind of easy scheme do you guys use to make
> sure the freezer door *cannot* inadvertently come open?
>
> Maybe some kind of glued-on latch, maybe?
>
> Anyway, I could sure use some ideas!
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> David
Here are some similar household issues:
- "Someone" consistently doesn't set up the shower curtain right, so the
bathroom floor gets wetter than it should.
- "Someone" consistently stuffs the toilet.
The solutions don't involve buying, adjusting or modifying anything. The
solution is to teach the "someone" how to do things right. So, no latch on
your freezer. Deal with the "someone".
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Posted by ransley on April 28, 2008, 9:42 am
On Apr 28, 3:26=A0am, dkco...@panix.com (David Combs) wrote:
> Sometimes, after someone has been rooting around in the
> freezer part of the refrig, and when done pushes the
> door closed, even "slams" it a bit, because of
> how frozen food got moved around, it pushes the door
> open a small bit, like a quarter or third of an inch or so.
>
> Problem is, you don't notice it.
>
> (The freezer compartment is *lower* part of this
> refrigerator -- I like it that way, being 6'2"!).
>
> Not so good, being open that "small" amount for, say,
> overnight! =A0 (*I* know it's potentially dangerous -- parts of food
> near that leak goes from 5F to maybe 25F, still staying "frozen",
> but it's different.
>
> And if it actually gets some parts up to 40F for from anywhere
> from 20 min up, before the door gets closed tightly,
> and it goes back down to 5 above, well, it's not
> a good situation, for sure.
>
> ---------------------------------
>
> I'm sure mine isn't the only household on this newsgroup
> that's had this problem from time to time, what with
> all the family members who retrieve stuff from the freezer.
>
> So, what kind of easy scheme do you guys use to make
> sure the freezer door *cannot* inadvertently come open?
>
> Maybe some kind of glued-on latch, maybe?
>
> Anyway, I could sure use some ideas!
>
> Thanks,
>
> David
Does it slide in, then raise front metal feet so gravity helps it
close.
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Posted by Steve on April 28, 2008, 10:01 am
Possibilities:
* The hinges are out of alignment. Loosen the hinges and adjust them so
the seal doesn't rub on the hinge side.
* The seal is dirty. Clean it with a mild kitchen cleaner. Make sure to
get the crud out of the cracks. Clean the metal, too. When you're done
cleaning, clean it again with a new rag.
* The seal drags excessivly. Lubricate the surface of the seal with
petroleum jelly. This requires only a very thin coat. If you can see and
feel it, you put on too much.
* The seal is just worn out. Replace it. Remember to do the cleaning and
lubricating.
Free tip: To test for a good seal, close the door on a banknote. Try to
pull the banknote out. It should resist pulling out, but not to the point
of tearing. Repeat all around the door--the seal might be too tight in one
spot and too loose in another.
--
Steve B.
New Life Home Improvement
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