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Water droplets form on inside of
refrigerator.
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It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been opened
frequently.
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Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the
refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation.
Water droplets form on outside of
refrigerator.
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Check door seals for proper seal. Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet.
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It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been opened
frequently.
Chiller Fresh
TM
System or Garden
Fresh
TM
crispers does not close
freely (some models).
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Check for a package that may prevent drawer from closing properly.
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Confirm drawer is in proper position.
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Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
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Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer channels.
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Confirm refrigerator is level.
Refrigerator has an odor.
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See “Odor Removal” instructions in “Care and Cleaning” section.
Refrigerator makes unfamiliar
sounds or seems too loud.
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It may be normal. See “Normal Operating Sounds” section.
Ice cubes have an odor.
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See “Odor Removal” instructions in “Care and Cleaning” section.
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Ice maker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of ice to avoid
discolored or off-flavored ice.
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Food has not been wrapped tightly in either refrigerator or freezer
compartment. Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is
not wrapped properly.
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Discard ice and clean ice bucket or trays more frequently. Ice cubes are
porous and absorb odors easily.
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Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. In some situations a filter
may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems.
Ice cubes stick together or
“shrink”.
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Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently. If used infrequently, ice
cubes may stick together or shrink.
Ice maker is not producing ice.
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Water pressure may be to low or high. Ice maker requires a water
pressure of 20-100 psi to function properly.
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Confirm ice maker arm is down. See “Automatic Ice Maker” section.
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Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve. Make sure the
water valve shut off is fully turned on.
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Confirm ice maker wiring harness is inserted completely in proper holes.
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Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove kinks or replace
tubing.
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Check electrical connections to water valve coil and connector block on
refrigerator cabinet.
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If a water filter has been installed on the water line outside the
refrigerator, check the filter for clogs or improper installation of the filter.
Ice maker is not producing enough
ice.
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Ice maker has just recently been installed or a large amount of ice has
just been used. Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin and for ice
maker to restock after emptied.
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Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve. Make sure the
water valve shut off is fully turned on.
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Piercing type or
3
/
16
” saddle valve was used for hookup. Both reduce
water flow and may become clogged with time. Replace these valves
with correct type of saddle valve requiring
1
/
4
” hole to be drilled in water
supply pipe prior to valve attachment.
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Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove kinks or replace
tubing
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Confirm freezer section is operating at proper temperature. Freezer
must be cold enough to produce ice. See ‘Setting Controls” section.
Ice forms in inlet tube to ice
maker.
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Check water pressure. Low water pressure causes valves to leak.
Problem Solution
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