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Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes What To Do
SIow icecube freezing Door left open. Checkto see if package is holding door open.
......................... Freezer control not set SeeAbout the controls.
cold enough.
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting Foodswith strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator. Keepan open box of baking soda inthe refrigerator;
replaceevery three months.
Interior needs cleaning. See Careandcleaning.
Moisture forms on Not unusual during Wipe surface dry and reset the refrigerator control
Outside of refrigerator periods of high humidity, one setting colder.
Moisture collects inside
(in humid weather, air
carries moisture into
refrigerato when oors
are opened)
Toofrequent or too
long door openings.
Refrigerator or freezer No power at outlet. Replacefuse or reset the breaker.
compartment light does
not work Light bulb burned out or loose. SeeReplacingthe light bulbs.
Door/drawer does not Leveling legs need adjusting. SeeInstalling the Refrigerator.
close by itself
Freezerdoor/drawer This is normal if, after popping Thisindicates that there is a good seal on the freezer
pops openwhen open,the freezer door/drawer door/drawer. If the freezer door/drawer does not
refrigerator door closed on its own. automatically close after popping open,then see the
is dosed Problem: Door/drawer doesnot closeby itself,above.
Hot air from bottom
ofrefrigerator
Normal air flow cooling
motor. In the refrigeration
process, it is normal that
heat be expelled in the
area under the refrigerator.
Somefloor coverings will
discolor at these normal
and safe temperatures.
Foodfreezing in
the refrigerator
Foodtoo close to the air vent
at the back of the refrigerator.
Refrigerator control isset
too cold.
Hove the food away from the air vent.
Hove the refrigerator control to a warmer
temperature setting one increment at a time.
Orange glow Defrost heater is on. Thisis normal.
in the freezer
i
Water has poor
taste/odor
Water dispenser has not been
used for a long time.
Dispensewater until all water in system is
replenished.
Waterin firstglass Normal when refrigerator Wait 24 hoursfor the refrigerator to completely
is warm _sfirst installed, cool down.
Water dispenser has not been Dispensewater until all water issystem is
used for a long time. replenished.
Water system has been drained. Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
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