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Levelling and Door Alignment

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When the appliance doors appear to be uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors.The spanner may differ depending on the model. You will be provided with one of the available spanners.Spanner Type ASpanner Type BSpanner Type CSpanner Type D

Levelling the Appliance

The appliance has two front levelling legs. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to side. If the appliance seems unsteady, or the doors do not close easily, adjust the appliance’s tilt using the instructions below.It is quite normal for the appliance to have a backward lean even when the front legs are turned all the way.Use the spanner a to adjust the height by turning the levelling leg to the left to raise it or to the right to lower it.

Door Alignment for Freezer Door

If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the difference in the height of appliance door.Open the door and use the spanner a to loosen the keeper nut by turning it to the left.Use the spanner b to adjust the height by turning the adjustment hinge pin to the left or to the right.Do not adjust the height of the appliance door more than 3 mm. Use the spanner a to fasten the keeper nut by turning it to the right.Levelling the doors may not be possible when the floor is not level, or is of weak or poor construction.The refrigerator is heavy and should be installed on a rigid, flat and solid surface.Some timber flooring may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes excessively.

Door Alignment for Fridge Door

If the space between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the left door:Lift the left door up.Use a pair of long nose pliers to insert C-Clips a under the door hinge's washer b until both doors are level.Do not insert three or more C-ClipsIf the space between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the right door:Lift the right door up.Use a pair of long nose pliers to insert C-Clips a under the door hinge's washer b until both doors are level.Do not insert three or more C-ClipsThe door is heavy. To avoid injury, use two or more people to lift and align the fridge door.Small parts are a swallowing hazard for small children. Keep C-Clips out of the reach of children.