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Temperature and Moisture
PROBLEM
Refrigerator or
freezer is too
warm
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Temperature control is not set cold
enough.
SOLUTION
Adjust the compartment to a colder setting; allow 24
hours for the temperature to adjust.
Doors opened frequently or left
open.
Limit door openings to maintain the internal
temperature. Check that an item is not
preventing door from closing.
Warm food added recently. Allow time for food and refrigerator to cool.
The space between the back of the
refrigerator and the wall is too close.
Allow 2" (5 cm) space between the back of the
refrigerator and the wall.
Items against back of compartments are
blocking proper airflow.
Store items only inside the trim of the glass shelves; don’t
place items against sides of the compartments or directly
in front of any vents.
Refrigerator or
freezer is too
cold
Temperature control is set too cold. Adjust temperature in the compartment to the next
warmer setting; allow 24 hours for temperature to
adjust.
Moisture on
exterior/
interior of
refrigerator
High humidity This is normal during times of high humidity. Dry
surface and adjust temperature to a slightly colder
setting.
Doors opened frequently or left
open.
Keep door closed. Check that an item is not
preventing the door from closing. Level the
refrigerator. See “Level Refrigerator.”
Open container of water in
refrigerator
Cover or seal container
Frost or ice
crystals on
frozen food
Freezer door left open or opened
frequently.
Limit door openings to maintain the internal
temperature. Check that an item is not
preventing door from closing.
Items blocking freezer air vents and
preventing proper air flow.
Move items away from rear wall.
Food freezing
in refrigerator
Food placed too close to the air
vent.
Move items away from back and top of the
refrigerator.
Temperature control set too cold.
Adjust the temperature to a less cold setting.
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See “Level Refrigerator.”
Refrigerator is not leveled properly
with the floor.