Final Testing Of Door Closure - Electrolux EDR1000NEW Service Manual

15 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).
b. Loop the string around the door latch and close the door.
Check the door aperture safety system as follows:
c. Connect the dynamometer (2) to the loop.
d. Pull the instrument in a d irection 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/DT 2003-12 dmm 50/50 599 36 20-08