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Troubleshooting Tips
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Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cgcle to end.
operate Either or both controlsset to OFF. • Set the controls to a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Pushthe plug completelg into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
The refrigerator is in _ Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
showroom mode.
Vibration or rattling Rollers need adjusting. , See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for long Normal when refrigerator _ Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelg
periods or cycles on and is first plugged in. cool down.
offfrequentiy. (Modern Often occurs when large _ This isnormal.
refrigerators with more amounts of food are
storage space and placed in refrigerator.
a larger freezer require
more operating time. Door left open. • Checkto see if package is holding door open.
Theystart and stop Hot weather or frequent , This isnormal.
often to maintain even door openings.
temperaturesJ
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 colder.
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. , Check to see ifpackage is holding door open.
Forostor ice crystals Door left open. • Checkto see if package is holding door open.
n frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
is normal) door openings.
Divider between Automatic energy sever , This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
frigerator and freezer system circulates warm
compartments liquid around front edge
feels warm of freeze r co mpa rtment.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch • Set the power switch to the ON position.
does not work is in the OFFposition.
Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment , Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelg
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubesin the storage , Levelcubes bg hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. , Turn off the icemaker,remove cubes and turn
the icemaker back on.
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