GE Profile
Door Alignment / Gasket Failure
Door does not close properly or pops open, temperature fluctuates
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Possible Causes
Misaligned or loose hinges, Warped door, Torn or compressed door gasket, Shelves or bottles interfering with closure
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Have a helper support the door if you adjust hinges.
- Check for obstructions: Ensure shelves and bottles are not protruding and hitting the door.
- Inspect gasket: Look for tears, gaps, or hardened sections of the gasket. Replace if damaged.
- Adjust hinges: Loosen hinge screws slightly and adjust the door so it is square with the cabinet, then retighten.
- Warm gasket reset: If the gasket is slightly deformed, warm it gently with a hair dryer and mold it to the cabinet surface, then close the door to cool in place.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
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