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Refrigerator top freezer door slightly rubs to inside freezer bottom while closing the door that opens on right side. Due to this after closing the freezer door, the door opens less than a mm near the left gasket and humid air gets inside the freezer to form ice. Is there any adjustment on the top hinge to bring the freezer door up by about 2mm (1/16 to less than 1/8"? It seems the freezer door has dropped slightly from the factory setting. In my judgement, there is enoug room on the top of the freezer door when it closes to rub on the top side.

  • Robert Moller
    Robert Moller May 11, 2010

    You can buy door shims and install them on hinge pin.

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I think I can help. Usuly the doors have been swapped around in this case. look closely at the freezer door on hinge side. there should be a small metal piece that covers the hinge to prevent anything from jamming hinge. this shield also serves as a spacer. this is what sets the door at the correct height. if the piece is missing you can have your local appliance dealer order one for you. it only takes a few minutes ts to install. you will need to remove the freezer door to do this. Hope this helps and good luck.

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