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i_ _ Possible Causes What ToDo
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for deflost cycle to end.
operate Either or both controls set to/7. * Set the controls to a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit * Replace fl_se or reset the breakeL
breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator is in showroom mode. • Unplug the refligerator and plug it back in.
Vibration or rattling Rollers need adjusting. • See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator * Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and offfrequently.
(Modern refrigerators Often occurs when large • This is nomlal.
amounts of food are
with more storage
space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
freezer require more Door left open. • Check to see if package is hoMing door open.
operating time. They
start and stop often Hot weather or frequent * This is nomaal.
to maintain even door openings.
temperatures.) Temperature controls • See About the controls.
set at the coldest
setting.
Refrigerator orfreezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step coldeL
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is hoMing door open.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is hoMing door open.
on frozen food
(frost within package Too frequent or too long
is normal) door openings.
Divider between Automatic energy saver • This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
refrigerator and freezer system circulates warm
compartments liquid arotmd front edge
feels warm of freezer compartment.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch • Set the power switch to the I (on) position.
does not work is in the 0 (off) position.
Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hours for the refligerator to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.
(Green power light on
icemaker blinldng).
• Turn off the icemake_, remove cubes, and mrn the
icemaker back on.
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