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Before calling for service, review this Nist. Ntmay save you both time and expense. This mistincludes common
probmems that are not the result of defective workmanship or materiams in this appNiance.
PROBLEM I CAUSE
RUNN/NG OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not o Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
run,
Pmugat wamloutlet is
disconnected.
• House fuse Mown or tripped
circuit breaker.
Power outage.
Refrigerator runs too ® Room or outside weather is
much or too mong. hot.
I Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
I Automatic ice maker is
operating.
0 Doors are opened too frequently
or too Rong.
@ Refrigerator/freezer door may
be smightmyopen.
• Freezer controm is set too coBd
• Refrigerator/freezer gasket is
dirty,worn,cracked,or poody
fitted.
• Condenser is dirty.
Compressor goes on o Thermostatkeepsthe refrigerato
and off frequently, at a constant temperature.
TEMPERA TURES ARE TOO COLD
l SOLUTUON
Freezer temperature is
too cold. Refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature
is too cold. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
D This is normal for a fulRy automatic defrost refrigerator
The defrost cycle occurs periodicallyjasting about 3C
minutes.
D Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 20 amp time-delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
• Check house mights. Carollocal Emectric Company.
t It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
conditions.
t It takes 8o12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completemy.
Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
more.
I Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Open doors messoften.
@ Ensure refrigerator is _eveL Keep food and containers
from bmocking door.
0 Set freezer control to warmer setting until
freezer temperature is satisfactory. Almow 24
hours for temperature to stabilize.
D Clean or change gasket.Leaks in door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
• Clean condenser.
This is normal Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
temperature constant.
Freezer control is set too col
• Refrigerator controB is set too cold
• Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Almow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
l Set refrigerator controm to a warmer setting. AHow 24
hours for temperature to stabimize.
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