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REFRIGERA~R
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FOR LONG PERIODS
tiOTOR STARTS&
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SOUNDS
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND MMEDY
~Maybe in defrostcyclewhen motordoes not operatefor about30 minutes.
~Temperaturecontrolin OFF position.
@If interior lightis not on, refrigeratormaynotbe pluggedin at walloutlet.
~If plugis secureand the refrigeratorstillfailsto operate,pluga lamp or a small
applianceinto the same outlettodetermine if there isa trippedcircuitbreaker or
burned out fuse.
~ Modem refrigerators with more storagespace and a largerfreezer compartment
require more operating time.
@Normal when refrigerator is firstdeliveredtoyour home—usuallyrequires 24 hours
to completelycool down.
@Largeamounts of foodplaced in refrigerator to be cooledor frozen.
~Hot weather-frequent door openings.
@Door left open.
@Temperature control is set too cold. Referto page 4.
@Grille and condenser need cleaning. Referto page9.
~ Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on @ge 4.
@Temperature control starts and stopsmotor to maintiin even temperatures.
* lf refrigeratorvibrates, more than likely it is not restingsolidlyon the floor.The front
levelinglegs need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to
ROLLERS/LEVELING LEGS on page 4.
@If dishes vibrate on shelves, try movingthem. Slightvibration is normal.
*The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in
:helargefreezercompanment mayproducehighersoundlevelsthanyouroldrefrigerator.
@Normal fan air flow-one fan blowscold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compafiments
—another fan cools the compressor motor.
* These NORMAL sounds wil~also be heard from time to time:
Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
DefrosI water dripping.
Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
cracking or popping of coolingcoils caused by expansionand contraction during
defrost and refrigeration followingdefrost.
lcc cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
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