Why do fridge water dispensers stop when the other door is opened?

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I’m referring to the door that doesn’t have the water dispenser. I don’t see how having it open would affect the water flow.

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I’m not sure if you mean the mechanics of it or why the mechanism is there, but there is a sensor in many fridges that prevents the water/ice dispenser from functioning if the door is open. I suspect that it’s like that because in a lot of models, it’s possible to accidentally nudge the dispenser when you’re opening the door if you’re clumsy enough.

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