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The Problem SoDer
B.Ht _ l_ R</:rig'erators
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problem
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Refrigerator does
not operate
Motor operates for
long periods
Motor starts and stops
frequently
Vibration or rattling °
Operating sounds
May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate fbr about
30 minutes.
° Freezer comrol is in _he OFF position.
° If fl_e imerior ligh_ is no_ on, _he refrigerator m W no_ be plugged
in a_ _he wall omleL
ff _he plugs are secure and _he refrigerator s_illfails _o opera_e,
plug a lamp imo _he same oufle_ _o de_e_mine if _here is a uipped
circ:ui_breaker o_ bm ne(bou_ fuse.
• Modern rehigera_ors wi_hmore s_orage space and a larger
freezer comparm_em require more operating 6me.
° Normal when re_iigera_or is firs_ delivered _o your home-usually
requi_ es 24 horns _o comple_ely cool down.
° Lmge amoums of food placed in refrigera_or to be cooled
or frozen.
• Ho_ wea_her--frequen_ door openings.
• l-)oor ]ef_ open.
° Temperature comrols are se_ too cold.
• Condenser needs cleaning.
• Temperature comrol s{ar{s and s{ops too{or {o maimain
even lemperamres.
If refrigerator vibrates, more _han likely i_is no_ resting solidly
on _he floo_. The from leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is
weak or uneven. Ad:jusl leveling legs or tall yore inslaller.
• I_dishes vibrate on shelves, t;y moving _hem.
* The high speed compressor motor required _o maimain near zero
temperatures in fl_elarge freezer comparm_en{ may produce
higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.
" Normal hm air flow--one fan blows cok] air through _he
retiigera_or and heezer comparm_ems-ano_her fire cools
These NORMAL sounds will also be heard Dora time to time:
* l)efros_ timer switch clicks a_ deffosL
" Dehos_ wa_er & ipping.
* Temperature comrol clic ks ON or OFF.
" Refiigeram boiling or gurgling.
* (racking o_ popping of cooling coils caused by expansion
and comrac_ion dming defros_ and refrigeration
_bllowing deffosL
° Ice cubes &opping imo _he bin and wmer running in
Foods d_T out • Foods no_ covered, w_apped or sealed properly.
Fresh food ° Temperature comrol no_ se_ cold enough.
or freezer " Warm x_ea_her-hequen_ door openings.
compartment • l-)oor ]ef_ open h_r _oo long a _ime.
too warm
° Package may be holding door open.
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