3 Solutions to Common Problems
Concern
Freezer/Refrigerator
temperature is too warm,
Freezertemperatureis
too warm.Refrigerator
temperatureissatisfactory.
TemperaturesAre Too Warm
PotentialCause
, Doors are openedtoo frequently or too long.
• Door is slightly open.
• Freezercontrol is set too warm.
Refrigeratortemperature
istoowarm. Freezer
temperatureissatisfactory.
Temperaturein the Cool
Zone Draweror Perfect
TempTM Draweristoo
warm (select models).
WaterDispenser
Concern
Dispenserwill not
dispensewater.
Waterhasanoddtaste
and/orodor.
, Refrigerator control issettoo warm.
, Temperaturecontrol isset too warm.
Potential Cause
, Water supply is not connected.
, Household water line valve is not open.
, Ice & water filter cartridge is clogged.
o Water has beeninthe tankfor a period of
time.
• Unit not properly connectedto cold water line.
, Tubingused in the householdwatersupply and
installationmayaffect watertaste and odor.
,, Water hasa high mineral content.
CommonSolution
• Warm air enters the refrigerator wheneverthe door is
opened.Openthe door less often.
,, SeeProblemsection, Opening/Closingof Doors/Drawers.
,, Setfreezercontrol to acolder setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperatureto stabilize.
• Setrefrigeratorcontroltoacoldersetting.Allow24
hoursfortemperatureto stabilize.
• Adjust temperature control to a colder setting.
Water pressureis , Cut-off and cut-on pressuresaretoo low (wetl
extremely low. systems only).
• Reverseosmosis system is in regenerative
phase.
Water/Moisture/FrostInsideRefrigerator
CommonSolution
, Connectwater supply (seeConnectingTheWater
Supply section).
- Openhouseholdwater line valve.See Problemsection
IceMaker Is Not Making Ice.
• Replacefiltercartridgebeingsureto removeprotectivecaps.
- Drawand discard 10-12 glasses of waterto freshenthe
supply and completely rinse out the tank.
. Connectunit to cold water line that supplies water to the
kitchenfaucet.
• Forbest results, usecopper tubing for water
connections.
Contact water treatment plant for help in checking water
supply source.
, Havesomeoneturnupthecut-offandcut-onpressure
onthewaterpumpsystem(wellsystemsonly).
• It is normalfor a reverseosmosissystemto bebelow
20 psiduringthe regenerativephase.
Concern Potential Cause Common Solution
Moisture collects on • Weather is hot and humid. • The rateof frost buildup and internalsweatingincreases.
insideof refrigerator • Door isslightly open. • SeeProblemsection, Opening/Closingof Doors/Drawers.
walls. = Dogr isopenedtoo often or too Iong. • Opendoor lessoftentoallowiAernaltemperatureto stabilize.
, Opencontainers. • Keepcontainers covered.
Water collects on bottom • Vegetablescontainand give off moisture.
side of drawer cover.
Moisture collects in , Washed vegetablesandfruit drain while in the
bottom of drawer, drawer,
• Fruits andvegetables are kept pasttheir
prime.
, Weather is humid.Moisturecollectson
outsideof refrigeratoror
betweendoors.
,, Door isslightly open, causingcold air from
inside refrigerator to meetwarm air from
outside.
• Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual.
• Move humidity control (select models) to lower setting.
• Dry items before putting them in the drawer.Water
collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
Routinely cleanout old fruits and vegetablesespecially
if they beginto breakdown.
This is normal in humid weather.When humidity is
lower,the moisture should disappear.
• SeeProblem section, Opening/Closingof Doors/
Drawers.
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