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Won't run
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Runs too long/too
frequently
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Noisy operation
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Odor in cabinet
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Warm air from cabinet bottom
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Cabinet vibrates
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• the temperature control turned to "OfI *'
• the power cord not plugged in
• no power at the electrical outlet
• the circuit breaker tripped or the house fuse blown
• refrigerator is in automatic defrost
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• modem refrigerators are larger and run colder, which requires more running time to
provide more stable temperatures
• prolonged door openings
• the base grille blocked
• too many door openings
• the door not sealing (clue to a package or a container holding door open)
• warm rooln temperature
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• the cabinet not level
• a weak floor
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• odor producing foods should be covered or wrapped
• the interior needs cleaning
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• normal air flow for condenser circulation
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• a weak floor
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• can occur during hot, humid weather with frequent or prolonged door openings
Moisture on inside cabinet walls • door not closed properly
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Excessive moisture in or around crisper
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No temperature readout in the
ClimateZone _" Technology (select
models) di a_el dis lax
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ClimateZone _" temperature readout is
not _4thin target range
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Refrigerator or freezer compartment
too warm
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Refrigerator compartment too cold
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Sizzling sound in freezer
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Visible glow in the freezer vents
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Freezer not freezing properly
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Water Filter Change Reminder light
(select models) comes on when the filter
bypass is in place
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Ice cubes evaporate
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Automatic ice maker not operating
• oeeeeBooeeeeBooeeeeoooeeeooo_eeeooo_eeeBooee
Front cabinet surface warm to the touch
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Ice dispenser not operating
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Water dispenser not operating
• food not wrapped properly
• hot, humid weather
• the drawer has not been opened for four weeks
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• for best results, refi'igerator and freezer controls should be set at the mid (5) levels
• After &awer openings, the addition of a new load or changing settings, the readout
may vary The temperature will recover in a short period of time
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• the refrigerator or freezer control set too warm
• prolonged door openings
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• the refrigerator control set too cold
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• the appearance of a red glow or reflection is normal during the defrost cycle
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• products with high sugar content may not harden completely when frozen (ice cream,
concentrated juice, etc.)
• adjust freezer control to a colder setting
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• This is normal The control will count down 12 months or 416 gallons whether the
filter or the filter bypass is in place Reset the light (see pg 11)
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• cold air moving over the ice cubes causes shrinkage, especially with limited usage
This is normal
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• the stop arm in OFF (up) position
• the water supply turued off
• the water pressure too low
• the freezer too warm
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• special design to limit condensation during periods of high humidity
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• ice maker not operating
• lock switch on (see page i1)
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• water pressure too low
• lock switch on (see pg 11)
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NOTE: For further assistance Contact }laytag Appliances Sales Company, }laytag Customer Assistance: ILS. 1-800-688-9900 or Canada 1-800-688-2002
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