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Troubleshooting -tips
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Possible Causes
Freezer doorpops open This is normal if, after
when refrigerator door popping open, the freezer
is closed door closed on its own.
What ToDo
• This indicates that there is a good seal on the freezer
(loo_; If the ti'eezer door does not autonmticallv close after
popping open, the rollers need a(!iusting. See Rollers and
Leveling Legs.
Door does not close Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
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Refrigerator does Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • _'ait ab()ut 40 minutes h n" deft'()st cycle to end.
not operate Refrigerator control ha • rVhwe the l'etiigel'at()r aud ti'eezer c( )UtI'( )l [( ) ;I
1 (off)position. rein )el'attu'e setting
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/drcuit • Replace fi/se or reset the breakel:
breaker is tripped.
Vibration orrattling Refrigerator is not resting • A(!i ust leveling legs (See Rollers and Leveling Legs).
(slight vibration on all four rollers.
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • _'ait 94 houl_ fin" the refi_igemtor to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. co()l d()wn.
on and off frequently
Often occurs when large • This is uomml.
(Modern refrigerators amounts of food are
with more storage
space and a larger placed ha refrigerator.
freezerreqnire more Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
operating time. They
start and stop often Hot weather or frequent • This is hernial.
to maintain even door openhags.
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 tile temperature control one step coldel;
door openhags. See About the controls
Door left open. • Check to see if l)ackage, is holding door open.
Freezer door popped open. • See the problem Freezer door pops open when
refrigerator door is closed.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • (;he('k to see if l)a(kage, is holding, door open.
on frozen food
(frost within package Too frequent or too long
door opmfings.
is normal)
Food blocking freezer air vents. • Move items away ti'()I// tile back wall ot tile ti'eeze_:
Frequent "buzzing" lcemaker power switch is ha • Set tile power switch to tile O (off) l)ositiou. Keel)iu(_ it
sound the I (on) position, but the in tile I(on) l)ositiou will damage the water xalve.
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been commcted.
Small orhollow cubes Water f'flter clogged. • Replace filter cartrid,_e_ with new cartridge or with l)lu_"
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