billharr
Senior Member
Getting ready for a short trip and wanted to make sure tall wine bottles would not keep the fridge door open. I found my door was not closing tight. Not sure for how long as you had to look close to see the gap.
See picture below with flashlight inside.
Looked at how it was latching and hoped it was adjustable. I have a removable shelf above my fridge so easy to get to the screws without removing the fridge. I found the screws that hold the latch are slotted.
See picture below to see slots.
I lightly snugged down the screws so they would hold position when adjusted. DO NOT tap on the close/vent adjustment knob, that is a very small screw it pivots on. As you move the close/vent knob you will see a place you can place a punch to tab the latch back.
This picture shows where to tap the latch to adjust.
Tested fit and tighten screws. I moved the latch back just about 3/32". Picture below shows screws after adjustment.
This was an easy adjustment to make. Would be a more work is you have to pull the fridge forward. I wonder how long my fridge was like this.
Flashlight inside after the door was adjusted.
Before ............................................... After
See picture below with flashlight inside.
Looked at how it was latching and hoped it was adjustable. I have a removable shelf above my fridge so easy to get to the screws without removing the fridge. I found the screws that hold the latch are slotted.
See picture below to see slots.
I lightly snugged down the screws so they would hold position when adjusted. DO NOT tap on the close/vent adjustment knob, that is a very small screw it pivots on. As you move the close/vent knob you will see a place you can place a punch to tab the latch back.
This picture shows where to tap the latch to adjust.
Tested fit and tighten screws. I moved the latch back just about 3/32". Picture below shows screws after adjustment.
This was an easy adjustment to make. Would be a more work is you have to pull the fridge forward. I wonder how long my fridge was like this.
Flashlight inside after the door was adjusted.
Before ............................................... After