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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in • Wait about 30 minutes for
operate
defrost cycle. defrost cycle to end.
Temperature control • Move the temperature
dial in
OFF
position. control dial to a
temperature setting.
Refrigerator is • Push the plug completely
unplugged. into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/ • Replace fuse or reset the
circuit breaker is breaker.
tripped.
Motor operates for long
Normal when • Wait 24 hours for the
periods or cycles on and
refrigerator is first refrigerator to completely
off frequently. (Modern
plugged in. cool down.
refrigerators with more
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
storage space and a larger
amounts of food are
freezer require more
placed in refrigerator.
operating time. They start
Door left open. • Check to see if package is
and stop often to maintain
holding door open.
even temperatures.)
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature control dial • See
About the temperature
set at the coldest setting.
control dial.
Grille and condenser • See
Care and cleaning.
need cleaning.
Vibration or rattling
Front roller screws or • See
Rollers and leveling legs.
(slight vibration is normal)
front leveling legs need
adjusting.
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