Door or lid won't open
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Two-Person Door Removal Requirement
Both the fridge door (Section 3-3) and the freezer door (Section 3-4) require at least two people for safe removal to prevent the door from falling and causing damage or injury. The freezer door must always be removed before working on the freezer, and the fridge doors are the prerequisite for accessing the freezer hinge.
Door Open Detection Causes Fan Delay
When a door is opened and then closed, the freezer fan has a 1-minute startup delay before running again. This is normal and should not be mistaken for a fan failure. The fan also runs for 3 minutes at initial power-on regardless of door status.
Hinge Mid Reassembly Order
When reassembling the middle hinge, the bolts and screws must be installed in a specific order to prevent hinge movement: Bolt (①) first, then Bolt (②), then Screw (③). Installing them out of order can result in hinge misalignment and door gap issues.
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