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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
COOLING
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Refrigerator or
Freezer section is too
warm.
Refrigerator was recently installed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to
reach the desired temperature.
Air vents are blocked.
Using
Your Refrigerator section.
Doors are opened often or for long
periods of time.
When the doors are opened often or for long periods
of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This
raises the temperature and moisture level within the
and duration of door openings.
Unit is installed in a hot location.
The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures
above 110F.
A large amount of food or hot food
was added to either compartment.
Adding food warms the compartment requiring the
cooling system to run. Allowing hot food to cool to room
temperature before putting it in the refrigerator will
Doors not closed correctly.
See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section
in Parts & Features Troubleshooting.
Temperature control is not set
correctly.
If the temperature is too warm, adjust the control one
increment at a time and wait for the temperature to
stabilize. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for more
information.
Defrost cycle has recently completed.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may rise slightly and condensation may
proper temperature has been restored once the defrost
cycle has completed.
Interior moisture
buildup.
Doors are opened often or for long
periods of time.
When the doors are opened often or for long periods
of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This
raises the temperature and moisture level within the
and duration of door openings.
Doors not closed correctly.
See the Doors will not close correctly section in the
Troubleshooting section.
Weather is humid.
Humid weather allows additional moisture to enter the
compartments when the doors are opened leading to
condensation or frost. Maintaining a reasonable level of
humidity in the home will help to control the amount of
moisture that can enter the compartments.
Defrost cycle recently completed.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may rise slightly and condensation may
that the proper temperature has been restored once the
defrost cycle has completed.
Food is not packaged correctly.
Food stored uncovered or unwrapped, and damp
containers can lead to moisture accumulation within each
compartment. Wipe all containers dry and store food in
sealed packaging to prevent condensation and frost.
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