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PossibleCauses WhatToOo
Motoroperatesfor Normal when refrigerator * _hit 24 hou_ for the refl_ige_tor to completely
longperiodsor cycles is first plugged in. cool (lo_.
on and offfrequently Often occurs when large * This is nom_al.
(Modernrefrigerators amounts of food are
with morestorage placed in refrigerator.
space anda larger
freezerrequiremore Door left open, * Check to seeif package isholding door open.
operating time. They Hot weather or frequent * This is nomlal.
start and stop often door openings.
to maintain even Temperature controls set * See About the controls•
temperatures.] at the coldest setting.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set * See About the controls•
compartmenttoo warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent * Set the teml)el_ture control one s/ep col(lel;
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. * Check to see if package is holding door open.
Freezer door popped open. * See the problem Freezer doorpops open when
refrigeratordooris closed•
Frostor ice cp/stals Door left open. * Check to see if package is holding door open.
onfrozenfood Too frequent or too long
(frostwithin package door openings.
is normal)
Food blocking freezer air vents. * Move items away bum the back _dl of the fleezeL
Icemaker power s_witchis in * On power swi/ch models, set the power switch to the 0 (off)
the I (On)position, but the position. On feeler man models, move the feeler man to the
water supply to the refrigerator STOP (up) lx)sifion. Keeping the power switda in the I (On)
has not been connected, lx)sifion or the feeler am_ in the ON((lo_) lx)sition will
damage the _ter _dve.
Frequent"buzzing"
souna
Small or hollow cubes Water Filter dogged. * Replace filler cartridge wi/h new cartridge or wi/h ping.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch is not on. * On po_r switch models, set the power switch to/he
does not work I(on)position. On feeler am_ models, move the feeler
(on some models) am_ to the ON ((lo_) lx)sifion.
Water supply turned off or * See Installingthe water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment too warm. * _hit 24 hom_ for the refrigerator/o completely cool (lo_.
Piled up cubes in the storage * Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. * Turn off the icemakel; remo_v cubes and turn the
(Green power light on icemaker back on.
icemaker blinking.)
Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs cleaning. * Erupt' and _sh bin. Discard old cubes.
odor/taste Food transmitting odor/taste * _q) foe(is well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator * See Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. * Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control not set * See About the controls.
cold-enough.
• A newly installed refl_igevator may take 12-24 hours
to begi}_ making ice cubes.
Moisture forms on Not unusual during * Wipe surfime (hy; then a@/st the flesh food control
cahinetsurface periods of high humidity, setting one number higher and check again in 24 hours.
betweenthedoors
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting * Foods with s/rung odors should be tightly _pl)e(1.
odor to refrigerator. * Keel) an open box of baking soda in the reflJgevator;
replace eve_y three months.
Interior needs cleaning. * See Care and cleaning•
Refrigerator compartment No power at oufleL * Replace fl_se or reset the breaker;
light doesnot work Light bulb burned out or loose. * See Replacingthe lightbulbs.
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