It helps hold the door open.
Whirlpool side by side refrigerator door not closing.
I tried closing it with my hand and sometimes it ll close but this time it s stuck.
Here s what to do when your refrigerator s doors won t close.
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6 be sure the refrigerator is level from side to side and front to back.
The door didn t fully close and now your food isn t as cold as it should be.
The lower door closing cam is used in refrigerator doors it can be located on the fresh food side or the freezer side.
It s a frustrating situation but one that s not hard to fix.
It stays about half open.
The metal bracket is screwed onto the refrigerator frame not the door.
The black plastic lower closing cam p n w10329686 is attached to a metal bracket at the bottom right of the refrigerator just below the refrigerator door.
I did not need to remove this bracket since it was accessible by removing the refrigerator door.
If your door will not open and close properly you may need to replace the door closing cam.
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If the refrigerator is not level the door may be.
Troubleshoot the most common items that can cause a bad seal on a.
Fixing the refrigerator door could be as simple as rearranging the items inside or you may need to replace the closing cam.
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How to fix a refrigerator door that pops when opening closing.
This cam is made out of plastic so it might crack or wear down over time.
If you find this to be the case simply realign or reattach the shelving in the fridge door and the door should now close and stay shut.
5 check inside the refrigerator door to be sure there are no shelves that are misaligned and causing the door to not close.