TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Refrigerator OperationThe door will not close completely
Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
The refrigerator will not operate
Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.
Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is
working.The door is difficult to open
Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace Gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.
Is control on? Make sure the refrigerator control is on. See
?Using the Control.?
Temperature and Moisture
New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
Temperature is too warm
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature control to coldest setting
will not cool the refrigerator more quickly.New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
The motor seems to run too muchDoor opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep door fully
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its closed.
high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, the door is
refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
opened often, or if the door has been left open.
Control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
The refrigerator seems noisyAdjust the control a setting colder. Check temperature in
24 hours. See ?Using the Control.?
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new There is interior moisture buildup
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are
listed some normal sounds with explanations.NOTE: Some moisture build-up is normal.
Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize Humid room? Contributes to moisture build-up.
performance.
Door opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter
Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep door fully
lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator.closed.
Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down.
Water running/dripping - may be heard when water melts
during defrosting and runs into the drain pan.
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