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Built-In Refrigerators
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
ACTUAL
TEMPERATURE
NOT EQUAL TO SET
TEMPERATURE
VIBRATIONOR
RATTLING
{Slight vibration
is normal.)
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TOO WARM
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
{Frost within package
is normal.)
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
ICE HAS
ODOR/TASTE
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK
MOISTURE FORMS
ON CABINET
SURFACE BETWEEN
THE DOORS
. Package may be holding door open.
. Check the door gasket; it may be out of position.
, Refrigerator is not level. SeeInstallation Instructions.
, Refrigerator just plugged in. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
, Door open for too long. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
, Warm food added to refrigerator. Allow 24 hours for system
to stabilize.
, Defrost cycle is in process. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
, Refrigerator may not be properly installed.
. Temperature controls not set cold enough. See Temperature Controls.
, Warm weather or frequent door openings.
, Door left open for long time.
, Package may be holding door open.
, Door left open or package holding door open.
, Too frequent or too long door openings.
. Door may have been left open.
, Freezer compartment istoo warm. Set the freezer to a colder
temperature.
, Packages may be holding door open.
, Old cubes need to be discarded.
, Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
, Unsealed packages in freezer and fresh food compartments may
be transmitting odor/taste to ice.
, Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months.
, Poor-tasting incoming water. Replace water filter.
, Icemaker power switch is in the OFF position.
, Water supply turned off or not connected.
, Freezer compartment too warm.
, Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off
too soon. Level cubes in bin.
, Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry.
, Controlling humidity and temperature in the kitchen with air
conditioning will eliminate this condition.
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