The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
HOTAIR FROM
● Normal airflow cooling motor.Inthe refrigerationprocess, it is normalthatheatbe
BOTTOMOF expelled in the areaunderthe refrigerator.Some floor coveringswill discolor atthese
REFRIGERATOR
normaland safe operatingtemperatures,Yourfloor coveringsuppliershould be
consulted if you objectto this discoloration.
DIVIDER BETWEEN
● Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm liquid
FRESH FOOD
around front edge of freezer compartment to help prevent condensation on outside of
AND FREEZER refrigerator in hot, humid weather.
COMPARTMENTS
FEELS WARM
FRESH FOOD
● Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
OR FREEZER on page 5.
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
. Warm weather—frequent door openings.
TOO WARM
● Door left open for too long a time.
● Package may be holding door open.
FOODS DRY OUT
● Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
FROST OR ICE
● Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
● Too frequent and too long door openings.
● Frost within package is normal.
SLOW ICE CUBE
c Door may have been left ajar.
FREEZING
● Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
ICE CUBES HAVE
● Old cubes need to be discarded.
ODOR/TASTE
● Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be transmitting
odorhaste to ice cubes.
● Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Refer to page 11.
MOISTURE FORMS
● Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
● Too frequent or too long door openings.
COLLECTS INSIDE
● In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
WATERON FLOOR
● The drain in the bottom of the freezer may be clogged. Remove any ice on the freezer
bottom and clean the drain. Refer to page 11.
● Defrost water pan full, missing or not in position.
REFRIGERATOR
QFoods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
HAS ODOR
● Check for spoiled food.
● Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 11.
● Defrost water pan needs cleaning.
● Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.
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