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Troubleshooting Tips (cont)
Possible Causes What To Do
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • WGit 24 hours for the refrigerGtor to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently,
(Modern refrigerators Often occurs when large • This is normGI.
amounts of food are
with more storage
space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
freezer require more Door left open. • Check to see if pGckGge is holding door open.
operating time, They
start andstop often Hot weather or frequent • This is normGI.
to maintain even door openings.
Temperature control • See About the controls,
temperatures,) set at the coldest setting.
TurboCool function has been • This is normGI when the TurboCool function is GctivGted.
activated. See About TurboCoolfor more informGtion.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature controls not set • See About the controls,
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperGture control one step colder.
door openings. See About the controls,
Door left open. • Check to see if pGckGge is holding door open.
Frost or 1becrystals Door left open. • Check to see if pGckGge is holding door open.
on frozen food
Door openings too frequent
(frost within package
or too long.
is normal)
Frequent "buzzing" Icemaker power switch is in • Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position. Keeping it
sound the I(on)position, but the in the I (on) position will dGmGge the wGter vGIve.
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been connected.
Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. • ReplGce filter cGrtridge with new cGrtridge or with plug.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch is not on. • Set the power switch to the / (on) position.
(on some models) The icemGker power light will turn green when the
doesnot work freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer
door is closed.
Water supply turned off or • See Installing the wnter line,
not connected.
Freezer compartment • WGit 24 hours for the refrigerGtor to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes by hGnd.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. • Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
(Green power light on icemaker back on.
icemaker blinking.)
Icemaker light is not lit. • This is normal when the freezer door is open. The
icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer
light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is closed
Ice cubes have Food transmitting odor/taste • Wrap foods well.
odor/taste to ice cubes.
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Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning.
• SeeC_?reand cleaning,
• Keepan open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace everythree months.