Gorenje Mechanical Stress / Brittle Plastic

Plastic drawers or baskets repeatedly crack or break during normal use.

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Possible Causes

Overloading drawers, Plastic embrittlement from low temperatures and age, Incorrect replacement drawers not matching guides

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: No electrical risk; handle broken plastic carefully to avoid cuts.

  • Avoid overloading: Distribute weight evenly and avoid exceeding the drawer’s design capacity.
  • Check alignment: Ensure drawers slide smoothly in their tracks without binding.
  • Replace with correct parts: Order genuine Gorenje freezer drawers/baskets by model number to ensure proper fit and material.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Freezer Drawer
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