Topics:

• Are front and rear seals included with new crisper glass assemblies?
• Can just the front and rear seal be replaced on the crisper glass assembly?
• How to replace the front and rear seal on the crisper glass assembly
• When replacing a crisper carriage assembly, is it necessary to reapply silicone along the edge?
• What direction should the crisper glass assembly be installed, smooth side up or down?

Troubleshooting:

To replace the front and rear seals:

1. Pull or slide the old seals off and replace with the new seals.
2. Apply a bead of silicone along the edge of the seal.

Answer:

Front and rear seals are included with a new crisper glass assembly. Crisper glass assembly installation varies depending on model number:

• 500 Series
  • The smooth side is on the bottom.
  • The pegs on the bottom of the crisper glass assembly face downwards and insert into the notches on the crisper drawer slides.
• 600 Series
  • The smooth side is on the top.
  • The pegs on the bottom of the crisper glass assembly face downwards and insert into the notches on the crisper supports.
• Classic (BI) Series
  • The smooth side is on the top.
  • The crisper glass assembly has notches on the bottom that are inserted over the pegs sticking out of the left and right side wall of the unit.
  • To remove crisper glass cover for BI-36/42/48, the one between the drawers: Lift the cover and pull it straight out. Or, gently press down on bottom retainer tabs on either side while pulling cover straight out.
• IC-27 Series
  • The smooth side is on the top.
  • The crisper glass assembly has notches on the bottom that are inserted over the pegs sticking out of the left and right side wall of the unit.