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Fridge freezer · Integrated fitting

Can an integrated fridge-freezer look closed while an inner door is open?

Yes. The outer panel can hide a gap in the appliance's own sealing door. Assess normal closure of each inner door where safely visible.

What the observation tells you

A furniture panel may stop against cabinetry before the appliance reaches its frame. Food packaging or a drawer can also create an internal obstruction. Pushing on the outer panel does not establish that the magnetic seal is contacting evenly.

A useful next step

Clear obvious accessible contents and record which inner edge remains open. Seek fitting or repair assessment if the gap persists. Do not attach latches or weights to hold the panel against an unresolved obstruction.

Manuals and supporting guidance

Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.

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