During longer absences, (a) remove all MOISTURE ON REFRIGERATOR RUNS
food, (b) disconnectfrom electricaloutlet, (c) OUTSIDE SURFACE TOO LONG
clean the refrigerator thoroughly, including • Hot, humid weather increasescondense- • Under normal conditions, due to larger •
defrost pan, (d) leave doors open to prevent tion. When humidity drops, condensation size and colder temperatures, modern re-
odor formation, disappears, frigeratorsruna greater percentage of the
ODOR IN CABINET time.
• Prolonged or frequent door openings.
BEFORE YOU CALL • Defrost pan needs cleaning. • Condenser needs cleaning.
FOR SERVICE • Food left uncovered. • Poor air circulationaround condenser.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER FOODS DRY OUT
Problems? Save yourself the nuisance of NOT OPERATING (FRESH OR FROZEN)
unnecessary service calls; check these first:
• Stop arm in OFF position. • Packagesnot wrapped or sealed properly
NOISY OPERATION • Water supply turned off. • Crispernot tightly closed
• Fan noise perfectly normal in no frost • Water pressuretoo low.
refrigerators.You may not be used to this IF YOU REQUIRE SERVICE AND
if previous model was manual defrost. • Freezer too warm. HAVE CHECKED THIS CHECK LIST
• Cabinet not level ICE DISPENSER 1. Contact your Admiraldealeror the repair
• Weak floor NOT OPERATING service he recommends.
RED GLOW VISIBLE IN FREEZER • Ice jam in the dispenser 2. Follow procedure outlinedunder"To se-
• Reflection of defrost mechanism during • Ice maker not operating cure warranty service" in the warranty.
normal defrost cycle. WATER DISPENSER 3. "Contact the manufacturerat the national
SIZZLING SOUND IN FREEZER NOT OPERATING headquarters if a satisfactory solution is
not reached in the first two steps. Write
• Normal sound caused by defrost water • Water supply turned off to Master Care, Inc., Manager, Consum-
dripping on defrost mechanism
• Water pressure too low er RelationsDepartment, P.O. Box2845,
ICE CUBES EVAPORATE Bloomington, Illinois 61701 or call toll-
• Cold air moving over ice cubes causes ICE DISPENSER MOTOR RUNS free: 800-447-8371 (Illinoisresidents call
shrinkage. RUT DOES NOT DISPENSE ICE 800-322-6302). Include model and serial
• The freezer shelf, that the ice bin sits numbers of your appliance, purchase
ICE CUBES STICKING IN TRAY upon, may not be properly secured be- date, dealer's name and address, and
hind front shelf retainerson linerwalls, the name and address of the last com-
e Trays may be coated with residue film pany that serviced your appliance.
from minerals in the water. Wipe trays
with vinegar-soaked cloth until clean. If WATER ON FLOOR 4. If you are not satisfied with the service
residue is heavy, clean trays each time re- UNDER CABINET provided,you may write to MACAP, the
Major Appliance Consumer Action Pan-
frigerator is cleaned. • Defrost pan missingor notpositionedcor- el, at 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Illinois
rectly 60606. MACAP, asa group of consumer
WARM AIR FROM • Water connection loose on water valve experts, receives comments and corn-
CABINET BOTTOM plaints from appliance owners, studies
• Normal air flow for condenser circulation. REFRIGERATOR WON'T RUN industry practices, and advises industry
of ways to improve its serviceto custo-
FRONT CABINET SURFACE • Temperature control turned to OFF. mere. Give them all the necessaryinfor-
WARM TO TOUCH • Power cord not plugged in. mation on your applianceas inthe previ-
• Special design to prevent condensation • No power at electrical outlet, ous step, including the brand name and
a clear description of the problem and
during periods of high humidity. • House fuse blown, the service required.
Admiral, whose policy is one of continuous product development, reservesthe right to change specificationswithout notice.
Admiral
Schaumbur 9, Illinois 60196
Printed in U. S.A. Home Appliances 103759-1
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