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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR •May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30
DOES NOT OPERATE minutes.
•Temperature control in OFF position.
•If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at
wall outlet.
•If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp
or a small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a
tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.
MOTOR OPERATES •Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
FOR LONG PERIODS compartment require more operating time.
•Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually
requires 24 hours to completely cool down.
•Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
•Hot weather—frequent door openings.
•Door left open.
•Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use
of Temperature Controls.
•Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning page.
MOTOR STARTS & •Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even
STOPS FREQUENTLY temperatures.
VIBRATION OR •If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the
RATTLING floor and front roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting, or
floor is weak or uneven. Refer to Rollers in the Preparation section.
•If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
HOT AIR FROM •Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is
BOTTOM OF normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some
REFRIGERATOR floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe operating
temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be consulted if
you object to this discoloration.
DOOR NOT CLOSING •Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a
PROPERLY small amount of petroleum jelly on face of gasket.
FRESH FOOD OR •Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to Temperature
FREEZER Control section.
COMPARTMENT
•Warm weather—frequent door openings.
TEMPERATURE
•Door left open for long time.
TOO WARM
•Package may be holding door open.
FOODS DRY OUT •Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
FROST OR ICE •Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
CRYSTALS ON
•Too frequent or too long door openings.
FROZEN FOOD
•Frost within package is normal.
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