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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run. Freezer control is set to "0". * Set freezer contrst. See Temperature Controls section.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
The defrost cycle occurs periodically, laefJngabout 30
minutes.
Plug at wall outlet is • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
disconnected.
House fuse blown or tripped • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.
circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker.
Power outage. • Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Refrigerator runs too
much or too tong.
Room or outside weather is
hot.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
Automatic ice maker is
ogerating.
Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
Refrigerafordreezer door may
be slightly open.
Freezer control is set too cold
(control found in refrigerator
section).
Refrigeratordreezer gasket is
didy, worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted.
it's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
these conditions.
it takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
compiately.
• ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
more.
• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
more. Open doors lessoften.
• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and contsiners
from blocking door. See PROBLEM section
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
• Set refrigerator control to warmer setting unti_
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seat will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
Compressor goes off and Thermostat keeps the • This is normah Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
on frequently, refrigerator at a constant temperature constant.
temperature.
TEMPERA TURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer temperature too Freezer control is set too cold. • Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
cold. Refrigerator for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature Refrigerator control isset too • Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
too cold. Freezer cold. hours for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers Refrigerator control isset too • See solution above.
freezes, cold.
Food stored in Meat Meat Keeper Temperature • Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower
Keeper freezes (some Control set too cold. setting. (Meat should be stored at a temperature just
models), below the freezing point for maximum h'esh storage
time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the
moisture content of meat.)
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