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Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Installation Instructions Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Installation Instructions Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
The controls are set to • Move the refrigerator and freezer control to a
the O (off) position. temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit •Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Rollers need adjusting. •See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 12–24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently.
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
(Modern refrigerators
amounts of food are
with more storage
placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
freezer require more
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
operating time. They
door openings.
start and stop often
Temperature controls • See About the controls.
to maintain even
set at the coldest
temperatures.)
setting.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
door openings.
is normal)
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch • Set the power switch to the I (on) position.
(on some models) is in the O (off) position.
does not work
Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 12–24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage •Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. •Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
(Green power light on icemaker back on.
icemaker blinking).
Frequent “buzzing” Icemaker power switch is •Set the power switch to the O (off) position. Keeping it
sound in the I (on) position, but the in the I (on) position will damage the water valve.
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been connected.
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