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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR DOES • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
NOT OPERATE
• Temperature control in “ ” 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 frozen food storage
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 control is set too cold. Refer to Temperature Control section.
• Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
MOTOR STARTS AND • Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR RATTLING • If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor.
The front leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to
Rollers and Leveling Legs in the Preparation section.
• If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
These sounds are normal and do not indicate a need for service.
The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatures even.
Boiling water or a gurgling noise. The flow of refrigerant through the
freezer cooling coils.
Sizzling, hissing or popping sound. Water dropping on the defrost heater
during the defrost cycle.
Cracking or popping sound. Cooling coils expanding and contracting
during the defrost cycle.
Water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and flows to the drain
pan during the defrost cycle.
Icemaker (on some models): The icemaker water valve will buzz when
the icemaker fills with water. If the feeler arm is in the ON (down) position it will buzz
even if it has not yet been hooked up to water. Keeping the feeler arm in the ON
(down) position before it is hooked up to water can damage the icemaker. To prevent
this, raise the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position. This will stop the buzzing.
The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
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Water Line Installation Problem Solver
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