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AVOID SERVICE Before calling for service, review this list, It may save you time and expense This list
includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
CHECKLIST materials in this appliance,
PROBLEM CAUSE f CORRECT]ON
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run,
Refrigerator runs too much or
too long.
• Freezer control is OFF
• Refrigerator is in defrosI cycle
• Plug al walt outlet is
disconnected,
. House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
. Power outage
. Room or outside weather is hot,
• Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time
o Automatic Ice Maker is
operating
= Doors are opened too frequently
or too tong
• Refrigerator/freezer door
may be slightly open.
. Refrigerator control is set too
cold (Center found in
refrigerator sect(on)
• Refrigerator.,freezer gaskel is
dirty, worn, cracked, or poody
fit'ted
. Set freezer contro! See "Setting the Controls"
• This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator
The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20
minutes
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet
. Check/replace fuse with a t5 amp time-delay fuse Reset
circuff breaker.
• Check house lights Call local Electric Company,
• It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
conditions
• It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely
Compressor goes off and on • Thermostat keeps the
frequently, refrigerator at a constant
temperature
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer Temperature too cold. - Freezer control is so! too cold o Set freezer control to a warmer setting until freezer
Refrigerator temperature is temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the
satisfactory, temperature to stabilize Then. if refrigerator
temperature is not right, set reldgerator control to a
colder setting
Refrigerator temperature too ° Refrigerator control is set too ° Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting Allow 24
cold Freezer temperature is cold hours for temperatures to stabilize
satisfactory.
Food storec_ in drawers freezes. • Refrigerator control is set too • See soIution above
cold, ,/'
Food stored in Meat Keeper • Chilled Air Control set toe cold
freezes_ (Some models)
• Ice Maker operation causes refrigeratdr to run slightly
more
• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more
Open doors less often.
• Ensure refrigerator is level Keep food and containers from
blocking door See PROBLEM section OPENING /
CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
. Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatues
• This is normal Refrigerator goes off and on to keep
temperature constant
• Adjust Chil;ed Air Control to a tower setting
(Meat shoutd be stored at a temperature just below the
freezing point for maximun lresh storage time It is normal
for ice crystals to lore due to the moisture content of
meat.)
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