BOMANN General Repair Instructions for Refrigerators/Freezers
You will receive general information about the replacement of specific spare parts. The illustrations and repair or replacement instructions depend on the type of appliance and may differ slightly from the original appliance.
Liability for damage is excluded if the repair instructions are not followed correctly.
⚠️ WARNING! During repair/maintenance work, the appliance must NOT be connected to the mains power!
Changing the door seal
- Remove the contents of the appliance and, if necessary, defrost the appliance. Pay attention to how the old seal is fixed. Most gaskets are only plugged in or fixed by small screws.
- Remove the worn gasket rubber by either removing it from the plug-in device or loosening the screws. Carefully clean the appliance door and the groove below the rubber and remove any adhesive residue.
- Depending on how the old sealing rubber was attached, attach the new rubber. If necessary, heat the sealing rubber with a hair dryer or hot water and shape it by hand. Start pressing the gasket in one corner and then press it all around the door into the provided groove.
- According to the type of appliance, refasten the screws or plug-in positions on the appliance.
- Continue to check the door seal regularly for dirt and damage!
Changing the door handle
- Loosen the screw cover caps.
- Unscrew the screws.
- Remove the door handle.
Door handle assembly is performed in reverse order.
Diagram illustrating the removal of a door handle, showing screw covers and screws.
Changing the door hinge
Remove the contents of the appliance and the interior fittings.
Tilt the appliance backwards and block it in this position to prevent the appliance doors from sliding out.
Diagram showing the appliance tilted backward with a warning symbol (triangle with exclamation mark) to indicate a safety precaution.
Changing the upper door hinge
Depending on the type of appliance, first loosen and remove the appliance or hinge cover.
Diagram showing a hinge mechanism with screws being loosened for removal.
Door hinge assembly is performed in reverse order.
Changing the middle door hinge
First disassemble the upper door hinge ("Changing the upper door hinge").
Remove the upper appliance door and place the door safely aside.
Diagram showing a hinge mechanism with screws being loosened for removal.
Door hinge assembly is performed in reverse order.
Changing the lower door hinge
Depending on the appliance type, first unscrew the stand foot.
Diagram showing a hinge mechanism, possibly near a stand foot, with screws being loosened for removal.
Door hinge assembly is performed in reverse order.
Replacing the storage shelves / slide-in units
Depending on the appliance type and equipment, the various storage shelves and drawers can be removed and replaced.
Removing/inserting the shelves
If necessary, lift the shelf, slant slightly and pull it out to the front.
Safely slide/insert the shelf in reverse order.
Diagram illustrating a shelf being slid into place.
Removing/inserting the door racks
- Lift the door rack until it releases from the retainer and remove it.
- Place the door rack flat, press down both sides of the rack at the same time so that it locks into the retainer.
Removing/Inserting the drawers
- Remove the drawer to the front, incline it if necessary and remove it (Figure 1).
- For a drawer that can be pulled out on telescopic rails, first pull it out completely and remove it to the top (Figure 2).
- Insert the drawer, if necessary, lift the front part of the drawer slightly and push it in completely. Make sure that the drawer is fitted into the guide rails.
Figure 1: Diagram showing a drawer being tilted and removed from its compartment.
Figure 2: Diagram showing a drawer on telescopic rails being pulled out completely and lifted upwards.
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