56 TROUBLESHOOTING
Parts & Features
Problem Possible Cause Solutions
Doors will not close 
correctly or pop 
open.
Food packages are blocking 
the door open.
 • Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door 
shelves.
Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, 
shelves, door bins, or baskets 
are out of position.
 • Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, 
shelves and baskets into their correct positions. See 
the Operation section for more information.
The doors were removed 
during product installation and 
not properly replaced.
 • Remove and replace the doors according to the 
Removing and Replacing Refrigerator Handles and 
Doors section.
Refrigerator is not leveled 
properly.
 • See Door Alignment in the Refrigeration Installation 
section to level refrigerator.
Doors are difficult 
to open.
The gaskets are dirty or sticky.
 • Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. 
Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on 
the gaskets after cleaning.
Door was recently closed.
 • When you open the door, warmer air enters the 
refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can create a 
vacuum. If the door is hard to open, wait one minute to 
allow the air pressure to equalize, then see if it opens 
more easily.
Refrigerator 
wobbles or seems 
unstable
Leveling legs are not adjusted 
properly.
 • Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section.
Floor is not level.
 • It may be necessary to add shims under the leveling 
legs or rollers to complete installation.
Lights do not work. LED interior lighting failure.
 • The refrigerator compartment lamp is LED interior 
lighting, and service should be performed by a qualified 
technician.
Refrigerator has an 
unusual odor.
The Air Filter may need to 
be set to the MAX setting or 
replaced.
 • Set the Air Filter to the MAX setting. If the odor does 
not go away within 24 hours, the filter may need to be 
replaced. See the Replacing the Air Filter section for 
replacement instructions.
The interior of 
the refrigerator is 
covered with dust 
or soot.
The refrigerator is located 
near a fire source, such as a 
fireplace, chimney, or candle.
 • Make sure that the refrigerator is not located near a fire 
source, such as a fireplace, chimney or candle.