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PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
N4(YIUROPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOI’ORSTARTS&
SlllPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
OPERATING
SOUNDS
OODS DRY OUT
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
@Maybe in defrostcyclewhen motordoesnot operatefor about35 minutes,
@Temperaturecontrolin OFF position.
~If interiorlight is not cm,refrigeratormaynotbe pluggedin at walloutlet.
~If plugis secure and the refrigerate?.rstillfailsto operate, plug a lamp or a small
applianceintothe sameoutletto determineif there is a tripped circuitbreaker or
burned outfbse.
@Modern refrigeratorswith more storagespaceand a larger freezer compartment
requiremore operatingtime.
~Normal when refrigeratoris firstdeliveredto yourhome—usuallyrequires24 hours
to completelycool down.
~Large amountsof foodplaced in refrigeratortobe cooled or frozen.
@Hot weather—frequentdoor openings.
~Door left open.
@Temperaturecontrols are set too cold. Referto page 5.
@Grille and condenser need cleaning.Referto page 14.
@Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page2.
@Temperaturecontrol startsand stopsmotor to maintain even temperatures.
@If refrigeratorvibrates, more than likelyit is not resting solidlyon the floor.The front
rolierscrewsneed adjusting,or floor is weak or uneven.Referto ROLLERSon page4.
~If dishesvibrate on shelves, try movingthem. Slightvibration is normal.
~The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in
he largefreezer compartment mayproducehigher soundlevelsthanyouroldrefrigerator.
~Normal fan air flow-one fan blowscold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments—another fan cools the compressor motor.
~These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
~ Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
~ Defrost water dripping.
~ Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
~Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
e (lacking or popping of coolingcoils caused by expansionand contractionduring
defrost and refrigeration followingdefrost.
~Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker reillls.
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Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.