RI1410

Most common issues on this model

1. Telescopic vegetable drawer rails that have bent or stopped gliding
2. Panel weight dragging the door out of square so the gasket gaps
3. Evaporator fan that has gone noisy or quiet
4. Defrost drain blocked, with meltwater collecting in the cabinet
5. LED lights that no longer respond when the door opens

Behind a matching cabinet front, the RI1410 looks like part of the kitchen millwork, and that is exactly how it was designed: a 24-inch full refrigerator column that takes a custom panel. The price of that look is a door that carries extra weight, which we see loosening the hinges well before the cooling system wears.

Our first visit is about the mechanics. We lift the panel off, check the hinge pins and door stop, and look at the gasket for any spot where it does not touch the frame. Then we pull the vegetable drawers to see whether the telescopic rails run true, and test the fan and the drain.

Because the hinge can be reversed, we also confirm the door was rehung correctly if the swing was changed at some point. Written pricing comes first, and repairs are covered by a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Key features

• 24-inch built-in full refrigerator for a custom panel
• 13.8 cu ft total; 325 kWh/yr; 115V/60Hz/350W
• Right hinge, reversible; climate class SN-T
• Automatic defrosting and LED lighting; full-extension vegetable drawers on telescopic rails; panel version of R 1410