Caple Door Alignment or Gasket Issue

Wine cooler door not closing properly or popping open

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Possible Causes

Misaligned door hinges, Warped or damaged door gasket, Shelves or bottles interfering with door, Cabinet not level causing door swing

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Have a second person support the door if removing hinge screws.

Steps to correct door closure:

  • Check for obstructions: Ensure shelves and bottles are not protruding and hitting the door glass or frame.
  • Level the unit: Adjust the front feet so the cooler leans slightly back; this helps the door close by gravity.
  • Inspect gasket: Look for twisted, torn, or hardened sections of the door gasket. Warm the gasket gently with a hairdryer and reshape if slightly deformed.
  • Adjust hinges: Loosen hinge screws slightly and realign the door so it sits square in the opening, then retighten. Replace worn door hinges if there is excessive play.
  • Replace gasket: If the gasket is badly damaged or will not seal, install a new door gasket designed for your Caple model.

Note: After gasket replacement, close the door and allow the gasket to form to the cabinet for several hours before heavy use.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Door Gasket
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