Door Closure Mechanism; Doors And Hinges - GE ZIS360NM Technical Service Manual

Door Closure Mechanism

The door closure mechanism uses a spring to
provide positive door closure from approximately
60 degrees. The door closure mechanism
actuator arm has a spring attached to the rear and
is supported by guide rollers on either side of the
base channel. The roller circumferences and the
actuator arm detents are matched for smooth
operation. The arm is attached to the door with an
Allen head shoulder bolt.
The closure mechanism allows easy opening to
approximately 90 degrees, where the arm has a
detent to permit the door to remain open at 90
degrees with minimal tension. Once the door is
opened beyond 90 degrees, the closure
mechanism pulls the door open until the closure
arm engages the door stop at approximately 130
degrees (factory setting, the door stop can be field
set to 90 degrees). The reverse action occurs
when the door is closed.
Note: The actuator arm is spring loaded with
moderate spring tension.
1. Disconnect the spring from the pin and the
actuator arm.
2. Remove the 3/16-in. Allen head bolt, bushing,
and spacer from the door and actuator arm.
Pin
Spring
3. Remove 2 screws and the roller assembly
from the rail. Replace roller if excessively
worn.
Door
Hinge
3/16"
Allen
5/16"
Head
Bolt
Bolt
Actuator
Arm
Roller
Assembly
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Doors and Hinges

The doors are of one-piece construction with foam
insulation.
The inner door panel and outer door panel cannot
be separated and must be replaced as an
assembly.
Door Adjustment
Be sure the top hinge does not hit the cabinet trim.
Adjust the door up or down by turning the threaded
hinge pin on the bottom hinge of the fresh food
door.
The upper hinge on the freezer door is slotted to
allow the freezer door to be adjusted left or right.
Door Removal
WARNING: Use the appropriate safety equipment
and lifting techniques. Two persons may be
required for door removal.
Caution: Use wood or a heavy plastic sheet to
protect the floor where the door will be placed.
1. Remove all food and bins from the inner door
liner and tape door to cabinet.
2. Disconnect the spring from the pin and the
actuator arm.
3. Remove the Allen head bolt, bushing, and
spacer from the door and actuator arm.
4. If removing the freezer door, shut off the water
supply, and disconnect the water line and
electrical connector.
5. Remove the upper hinge.
6. Lift door up and out to remove.
Lower Door Hinge
Note: If replacing lower door hinge, note the
placement of the door stop (pin).
1. Remove the door.
Note: Note the placement of spacers and washers
for reassembly.
2. Remove 3/8-in. hex screws (4) and hinge from
the underside of the cabinet.
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