Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action
Refrigerator temperature control set
too cold
A
djust refrigerator temperature
c
ontrol.
Refrigerator section too cold
Refrigerator airflow not properly
a
djusted
Check air flow.
Temp
erature controls set too warm Reset temperature controls.
Poor door seal Level cabinet. Adjust hinges.
Re
place gasket.
Dirty condenser or o
bstructed grille Check condenser and grille. Clean.
Faulty c
ontrol Test control. Replace if failed.
Freezer and refrigerator sections too
w
arm
Refrigerant shortage or restriction Check for leak o
r restriction. Repair,
evacuate and re
charge system.
Freezer temp control set too cold Ad
just freezer temperature control.
Faulty c
ontrol Test control. Replace if failed.
Freezer section too cold
Cold control c
apillary not properly
clamped to evaporator
Reposition clamp and tighten.
Temp
erature control set too cold Adjust temperature control.
Dirty condenser or o
bstructed grille Check condenser and grille. Clean.
Poor door seal Level cabinet. Adjust hinges.
Re
place gasket.
Interior light remains
on Check switch. Replace if necessary.
Faulty c
ondenser fan or evaporator
fan
C
heck fan and wiring. Replace if
necessary.
Faulty c
ontrol Test control. Replace if failed.
Refrigerant shortage or restriction Check for leak o
r restriction. Repair,
evacuate and re
charge system.
Refrigerant overcharge Check for overcharge. Evacuate and
r
echarge system.
U
nit r
uns continuously
Air in s
ystem Check for low side leak. Repair,
evacuate and recharge system.
U
nit r
uns continuously. Temperature
normal.
I
ce on evaporator See “Frost or Ice on evaporator”.
Unit r
uns continuously. Temperature
too cold.
F
aulty d
efrost thermostat Check thermostat. Replace if
necessary.
L
oose flooring or floor not firm Repair floor or brace floor.
Cabinet not level Level cabinet.
Tubing in conta
ct with cabinet, other
tubing, or othe
r metal
Adjust t
ubing.
Drip pan vibrating Ad
just drain pan.
Fan hitting another part En
sure fan properly aligned and all
attaching hardware a
nd brackets are
tight and not worn. Tighten or
replace.
Worn f
an motor bearings Check motor for loss of lubricant or
worn bearings. Replace if necessary.
C
ompressor mounting grommets
wo
rn or missing. Mounting hardware
loo
se or missing
Tighten hardwa
re. Replace
grommets if necessary.
N
oisy
operation
Free or l
oose parts causing or
allowing noise
during operation
Inspect unit for parts that may have
worked free or loose or missing
screws. R
epair as required.
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