Changing the Light Bulb
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to
replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.cost of an unnecessary service call.
2. Remove the light shield. From the front of the light shield,
push backward and down.Your refrigerator will not operate
Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded
3prong outlet.
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? Replace
thefuseorreset thecircuit.
Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position?
See ?Using the Control?.
3. Replace the light bulb with an appliance bulb of the sameIs the refrigerator defrosting? Recheck to see whether the
wattage.
refrigerator is operating in 30 minutes. Your refrigerator will
4. Replace the light shield.regularly run an automatic defrost cycle.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
The lights do not work
Vacation and Moving CareIs the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded
3prong outlet.
Vacations
Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See
?Changing the Light Bulb?.
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you?re away, use
these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave.
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.There is water in the defrost drain pan
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow
these steps.Is the refrigerator defrosting? The water will evaporate. It is
normal for water to drip into the defrost pan.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
Is it more humid than normal? Expect that the water in the
2. Turn the control to the off position. See ?Using the Control.?defrost pan will take longer to evaporate. This is normal when
3. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.it is hot or humid.
4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop
them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor andThe motor seems to run too much
mold from building up.
Is the room temperature hotter than normal? Expect the
Movingmotor to run longer under warm conditions. At normal room
temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, followthe time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even
thesesteps to prepareitfor themove.more of the time.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
Has a large amount of food just been added to the
2. Turn the Control to the off position. See ?Using the Control.?refrigerator? Adding a large amount of food warms the
3. Unplug refrigerator.refrigerator. It is normal for the motor to run longer in order to
cool the refrigerator back down. See ?Refrigerator Features?.
4. Empty water from the defrost pan.
Are the doors opened often? Expect the motor to run longer
5. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.when this occurs. In order to conserve energy, try to get
6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them
everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food
together so they don?t shift and rattle during the move.organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as
7. Screw in the leveling legs so they don't scrape the floor. Seethe food is removed.
?Door Closing?.
Is the control set correctly for the surrounding
8. Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigeratorconditions? See to ?Using the Control?.
cabinet.
Are the doors closed completely? Push the doors firmly
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer toshut. If they will not shut all the way, see ?The doors will not
?Installation Instructions? for preparation instructions.
close completely? later in this section.
Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and
makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See
?Refrigerator Care?.
NOTE: Due to its high-efficiency motor, your new refrigerator will
run longer than your old one.
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