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TROUBLESHOOTING
Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and
money.
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Refrigerator
and Freezer
section are not
cooling.
The refrigerator control is
set to OFF (some models).
Refrigerator is in the defrost
cycle.
Refrigerator was recently
installed.
Refrigerator was recently
relocated.
Cooling
System runs
too much.
Refrigerator is replacing an
older model.
Refrigerator was recently
plugged in or power
restored.
The door is opened often or
a large amount of food / hot
food was added.
Doors are not closed
completely.
Refrigerator is installed in a
hot location.
Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the
Controls section for proper temperature settings.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may rise slightly. Wait 30 minutes
and confirm the proper temperature has been
restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment
If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of
time or moved on its side, it is necessary for the
refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before
Modern refrigerators require more operating
time but use less energy due to mo
re efficient
The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
Adding food and opening the door warms the
refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run
longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down.
In order to conserve energy, try to get everything
you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep
food organized so it is easy to find, and close the
door as soon as the food is removed (Refer to the
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all
the way, see the Doors will not close completely
or pop open section in Troubleshooting.
The compressor will run longer under warm
conditions. At normal room temperatures 70°F
(21 °C) expect your compressor to run about 40%
to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions,
expect it to run even more often. The refrigerator
should not be operated above 110°F (43 °C).
to reach the desired temperature.
connecting it to power.
completely.
Food Storage Guide).
technology.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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