Excessive frost or ice buildup on freezer walls and around door opening

Safety: Avoid using sharp tools to remove ice; you can damage the liner.

• Step 1 – Inspect gasket: Close the door on a sheet of paper at several points. If the paper pulls out easily, the gasket is not sealing.
• Step 2 – Clean gasket: Wipe the gasket and mating surfaces with warm soapy water to remove grease and debris.
• Step 3 – Adjust door: Check that the unit is level and not leaning forward. Adjust front leveling legs so doors close by themselves from a partially open position.
• Step 4 – Warm and reshape gasket: Use a hair dryer on low to gently warm stiff gasket areas and reshape them to contact the cabinet evenly.
• Step 5 – Replace gasket: If the gasket is torn or permanently deformed, replace it with a Panasonic-specific freezer door gasket.