RB38A7B53S9 increasing the door openning

[Ivan2512]

I was wondering if it was possible to adjust how wide the the fridge door can be opened. At the moment it is quite restricting and and we're finding it difficult to remove the shelves.

#RB38A7B53S9 #Fridge

[AndrewL]

@Ivan2512: The doors on your Fridge Freezer open to an angle of around 150 degrees, as illustrated in the 'At a glance' section on page 28 of the user manual.

https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202210/20221013142901956/DA68-04111A-08_EN_MANUAL_USER...

Unfortunately it isn't possible to adjust this so the doors open wider, but there should still be plenty of room for you to remove any shelves from the door and main fridge compartment. Are the doors not currently opening as wide as the illustrated guide? Have you checked to see if this there is anything obstructing the door, based on the position of the appliance? 

[Ivan2512]

I think you meant 105º, we did manage to get the shelves out but it was a bit of a challenge seeing as they have to be manoeuvred in such a specific way that it gets past the non-removable internal fixtures of the door.

The bottom drawer occasionally clips the door gasket which I fear may wear it down sooner.

Though unfortunate that I can't widen the door opening, I thank you for your time on the matter.

[mpconnelly]

I also find the 105 degrees annoyingly little. I was looking at the hinge and noticed a separate metal component which was used as the door blocker. This piece of metal is held in with a single screw. What would happen if this piece of metal were removed? Presumably the door would not then be restricted but would open normally. Are there alternative components with different sizes to permit doors opening wider? 

[mpconnelly]

Also - most Samsung fridges open 135 degrees. Why do the "bespoke" ones only go to 105?

[Romer759]

I’m having the same problem as you trying to put the shelf back in the fridge? Samsung has definitely lost my business I wish I would have known how awful their customer service and warranty department is but it was too late I had done bought the refrigerator?