Ice buildup on the freezer floor or around the door, door hard to close.

Safety: Unplug the refrigerator before defrosting heavy ice. Use towels to catch water.

Steps:

• 1. Inspect gasket: Check the freezer door gasket for tears, gaps, or areas not contacting the cabinet. Warm the gasket with a hair dryer (on low) and reshape if slightly warped.
• 2. Clear obstructions: Ensure no food packages are preventing the door from closing fully.
• 3. Defrost ice: Remove drawers and manually defrost ice on the floor and around the drain area using warm water. Do not chip ice with sharp tools.
• 4. Clear drain: Flush the defrost drain hole with warm water to ensure it is open.
• 5. Replace gasket: If the gasket is badly damaged, replace it with a Haier-specific freezer door gasket.