1997 REFRIGERATORS GLOBAL NEW GENERATION
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Tape residue on the retainer strips and screws is
difficult to remove and will prevent new tape from
adhering satisfactorily. Thus, new retainer strips
and screws are required when replacing a
gasket. Replace the retainer strips one-at-a-time.
When removing the retainer strips, do not remove
the inner door locator screws near the center of
all 4 strips. The locator screws do not secure the
strips but, rather, maintain the position of the
inner door on the outer door. When installing
each retainer strip, first drive one screw next to
the locator screw (either at the left or right).
Then, continue driving the remaining screws
(without skipping) from the center toward the
ends of the strip (to ensure the strips will be flat
against the inner door). After all screws are
driven, make sure all screw heads are below the
surface of the strips and that the surfaces of the
strips are clean.
Apply the 2-sided tape first to the side retainer
strips, then to the top and bottom strips. Keep
the tape back from the outer edges of the strips
about 1/16-inch to ensure the outer skirt of the
gasket will contact the outer door. Use a sharp
knife to cut the ends of the tape squarely. Butt
adjoining pieces of the tape at the corners; do
not overlap the tape (to prevent high spots).
Leave the protective ribbon on the surface of
the tape until after the gasket is positioned on
the door.
Place the gasket on the door so that the wide
dimension is at the hinge side (the gasket is not
symmetrical). Position the gasket so that the
outer skirt is evenly aligned on all sides.
Beginning at the top of the door, lift the gasket
and peel the protective ribbon back from both
corners about 1-inch and position the 4 ends of
the ribbon beyond the edge of the door.
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