Hole in seal around lid of fridge?

[CaliPuds]

OK, I hope this is a feature and not a snag, but I'm a bit worried about it.... I've done a search and can't find it highlighted anywhere else.

The rubber seal around the inside of the lid of my fridge has a hole in it (see photo - fridge with lid up/opened). Is this meant to be there or is it a fault? (Brand new Cali, picked up on Monday, only noticed it yesterday when I cleaned the fridge and turned it on).

Many thanks.... Susi

 

[snowy55]

Just had a look at mine and it also has a hole in the same place, I think it's to allow the air out of the rubber seal so it can "squish" when the the lid is shut.

 

[CaliPuds]

Ah, phew, thank you very much snowy55!

 

[Hotel California]

Check your cardoor- booth seals , homefridge, most rubber seals have those holes..

 

[CaliPuds]

Check your cardoor- booth seals , homefridge, most rubber seals have those holes..

I did think of that when I first spotted the hole and checked all my (house) fridges and freezers when I first noticed it, but couldn't find any holes. At least not any obvious holes. I will look again.

Anyway, I am much relieved, thanks for the responses!

 

[jts46]

House refrigerators usually have a magnetic seal, no reason for hole, cali fridge has a clip when lid is closed hence hole to evacuate air in seal, otherwise lid would be difficult to close.

John