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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
You can solve many common refrigerator/freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of
a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem
before calling a service technician.
Problem Possible Cause
Appliance does not operate. Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker has tripped or the fuse has
blown.
Appliance does not cool. Thermostat is set at OFF.
Compressor turns on and off
frequently.
Condenser coil at back of the unit is dirty.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the
appliance.
The door(s) is open too often.
The door(s) is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The appliance does not have the correct clearances.
(See Installing Your Appliance on page 4.)
The light does not work. The circuit breaker has tripped or the fuse has
blown.
The appliance is unplugged.
The bulb is loose in the socket.
The bulb has burned out. (See Care and
Maintenance for replacement procedure.)
Food in the refrigerator
compartment is freezing.
The thermostat knob is set too high.
The stored food is set too close to the back wall of
the refrigerator.
Food in the refrigerator
compartment is not cold enough.
The air vents in the compartment are blocked. (This
prevents the circulation of cold air.)
The door is opened too often or not closed properly.
A large amount of food has just been added to the
refrigerator or freezer compartment.
The thermostat is set too low.
Melted frost leaks inside refrig-
erator compartment or onto the
floor.
The drain hole at the back of the compartment is
blocked.
The evaporator pan above the compressor (at back
of appliance) is not in place.
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