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KitchenAid Refrigerator door(s) misaligned
If a refrigerator door is misaligned, it usually shows up as a fridge door not closing properly or a fridge door not sealing, and most fixes are simple adjustments before you replace parts. Start by checking the lower hinge adjustment screws; turning them will raise or lower the door, and adding plastic washers or shims to the hinge pin can help get doors to line up. Loosening the top hinge screws often lets you shift the door side to side—remember to retighten after you adjust. If the door still sits crooked, inspect the closing cam and the closing mechanism for wear or damage, since a worn cam or mechanism can prevent the door from resting and latching correctly. Less common but still possible are bent or damaged hinges that let the door sag; a faulty top or bottom hinge should be replaced. If you find a worn cam, hinge, or closing mechanism, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your refrigerator and get step-by-step repair help.
01 - Door adjustment required
Some refrigerators have adjustment screws on the lower hinge that can be turned to raise or lower the door for better alignment. For others, you can add plastic washers or shims to the lower hinge pin to help align the doors. Loosening the top hinge screws will often allow the door to be readjusted from side to side (don't forget to retighten the screws after any adjustments are made).
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02 - KitchenAid Refrigerator Closing Cam
A refrigerator door closing cam allows the door to rest in place in the open position and to close securely on its own when the door is swung shut. A damaged closing cam could cause the door to be misaligned. Inspect the cam for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
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03 - KitchenAid Refrigerator Closing Mechanism
A refrigerator door closing mechanism allows the door to rest in place in the open position and to close securely on its own when the door is swung shut. A damaged closing mechanism could cause the door to be misaligned. Inspect the mechanism for wear or damage and replace if necessary.
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04 - KitchenAid Refrigerator Top Hinge
A damaged or bent bottom hinge could cause the freezer door to sag and not close properly. Inspect the hinge for defects and replace if necessary.
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05 - KitchenAid Refrigerator Hinge
A damaged or bent bottom hinge could cause the freezer door to sag and not close properly. Inspect the hinge for defects and replace if necessary.
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06 - KitchenAid Refrigerator Door Hinge
A damaged or bent door hinge could cause the refrigerator door to be misaligned and not close properly. Inspect the hinge for defects and replace if necessary.
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