Final Testing Of Door Closure - Electrolux TC2 Service Manual

14 FINAL TESTING OF DOOR CLOSURE

In order to check that the door closes correctly (i.e. in compliance with safety standards) after reversing,
proceed as follows:
a. Make a loop using string, wire etc. (1).
a. Loop the string around the door latch and close the
door.
Check the door aperture safety system as follows:
b. Connect the dynamometer (2) to the loop.
b. Pull the instrument in a direction perpendicular to
the plane of the door. The dynamometer should
indicate a value of between a maximum of 51
NEWTON (equivalent to 5.1 Kg) and a minimum of
38.2 NEWTON (equivalent to 3.8 Kg).
N.B.: The door locking system is designed to ensure that, if a child should inadvertently remain
inside the appliance, the door can be opened by simple pressure from the inside.
This appliance is in full compliance with current safety legislation.
SOI/ADL 56/57 599 38 46-21