Possible Causes
Motor operates for long Normal _daen refrigerator
periods or cycles on and is first plugged in.
off frequently. (Modern Often occurs _daenlarge
refrigerators with more amounts of food are
storage space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
space anda largerfreezer Door left open. * ('he(k• to ,seeif l_a(kage,is,holding, door open.
require more operating
time. Theystart and stop Hot weather or frequent * This is u( mu al.
often to maintain even door opellillgs.
T_uperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser * See Care and cleaning.
need clemfi_g.
Frostorice crystals Door left open. * Check tr) see if package is holding dr)or ()peu.
onfrozenfood
(frostwithin package Too frequent or too long
is normal) door ope_m_gs.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power s_vitch • (-)u power s_it(h models, set tire power s_itch to tire
doesnot work is not on. I(on) posifton. On feeler :mu models, move tire feeler
(on some models) ami tr) the ON ((h)wu) l)r)sifir)u.
Water supply turned off or * See Installing the water line.
not cora_eeted.
Freezer compartment * _'_fit 24 houLs fi)r tire reflJge_ltor t() completely
too warm. c()()l d()\_ll.
Piled up cubes in the storage * Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Frequent "buzzing"sound Icemaker is on but the water * Turn the i(emaker ofl_ On pr)werswit(h mr)dels, set tire
supply to the refrigerator has pr )wer switch t() fire 0 (off) p()sift( )u. On feeler am_
not been coralected, models, mrwe the feeler :mu to dre STOP(up)pr_sifton.
Keeping it on _dll damage d_e water \alve.
Cubes too small Water shutoff valve coraaeding * Call the pltunber tr) clear tire \alve.
refrigerator to water line may
be clogged.
Slowice cube freezing Door left ope_l, * Check, t() ,see if l)ackage, is,hr)ldiug dor)r r)peu.
Temperature control dial * See About the temperature control dial
not set cold enough.
Ice cubeshave Ice storage bhl needs clemlh_g. * Empb_ and wash l_in. Dis( ard r)ld (ubes.
odor/taste
Food trm_slnitfing odor/tas_te * Wrap fl)r)(ls well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator * See Care and cleaning.
needs demfing.
Moisture forms on Not unusual during * Wipe stul'ilce (hy and reset tempe_mu'e cr)utrol dial
cabinet surface periods of high humidity, r)ue setting c()lclex:
between the doors
Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too
(in humid weather, air long door openings.
carries moisture into
refrigerator when doors
are opened)
Refrigeratorhas odor Foods lrm_smitfing * For)(ls \_ith ,strr)u,_()(h)Lssh()tdd be tightly wv4pped.
odor to refrigerator. * Keep an open box of baking soda in tire refiige_:ltr)r;
replace e\e_)" flu'ee mr)hills.
Interior needs feinting. * See Care and cleaning.
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What To Do
• Wait 24 hr)u_s fi)r the refiige_m)r t() ('ompletely
(or)l (lr)_ll.
• This is nrmnal.
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