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Possible Causes What To Do
Freezer doorpops open This is normal if, after = This h_dk:ates that there is a good sea| on the fleezer
when refrigerator door popping open, the freezer docn: If the fleezer door does not automatically close after
is closed door closed on its own. popping open, the rollers need adjusting. See Rollers and
Leveling Legs.
Boor does not close Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
by itself
Refrigerator does Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wak about 40 minutes for deft ost cycle to end.
not operate Refrigerator control in • Move the refligerator and fleezer control to a
1 (Off)position. temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the Buffet.
The fuse is blown/ekcnit • Replace disc or reset the breaker:
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Refrigerator is not resting • Adjust leveling legs (See Rollers and Leveling Legs).
(slight vibration on all four rollers.
is normafl
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator = Wait 24 hours for the refligerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. coo/down°
on and off frequently
(Modern refrigerators Often occurs when large • This is nom_al.
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 hokting door open°
operating time. They
start and stop often Hot weather or frequent • This is nomlal.
to maintain even door openings.
temperatures.) Temperature controls set + See About the controls.
at the coldest setting.
Refrigerator or freezer 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.
Freezer door popped open. • See the problem Freezer door pops open when
refrigerator door is closed.
Froster ice cn/stals Door left open. + Check to see if package is holdh_g door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
is normal) door openings.
Food blocking freezer air vents. • Move items away flom the back wall of the fleeze_:
Frequent"buzzing"
sound
Icemaker power switch is in
the I (on) position, but the
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been connected.
*Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position. Keeping it
in the I (on)position will damage the water valve.
Smallorhollow cubes
Water f'flter clogged. * Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
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