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Avoid Service Checklist
OCCURRENCE
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Refrigerator compressor does not run.
Refrigerator runs too much or too
long.
Before calling for service, review this list. It may saveyou time and expense.This list
includes common occurrences that arenot the result of defective workmanship or
materials in this appliance.
SOLUTION
Freezer control is off, Set freezer control. See Setting the Controls.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator, The defrost
cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20 minutes.
Plug at wall outlet isdisconnected. Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped, Check and/or replace fusewith a 15 amp time-delay
fuse, Reset circuit breaker.
Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric company.
Room or outside weather is hot, It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions.
Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time, It takes about 8-12 hours for the
refrigerator to cool down completely,
Automatic ice maker is operating. Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly more,
Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more,
Open doors less often.
Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open. Make sure refrigerator is level. Keep food and
containers from blocking door. SeeOccurrence section OPENIN6/CLOSIN¢OFOOORS/ORAWERS.
Refrigerator control (found in refrigerator section) is set too cold. Set refrigerator control to a warmer
setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory, Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,
Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. Clean or change gasket. Leaks
in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures,
Refrigerator compressor goes on and Thermostat is keeping refrigerator at a constant temperature, This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
off frequently, off to keep temperature constant.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Temperature in freezer is too cold and Freezer control is set too cold. Set freezer control to a warmer setting until freezer temperature is
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for thetemperatureto stabilize, Then, if refrigerator temperature isnot right,
satisfactory, set refrigerator control to a colder setting.
Temperature in refrigerator is too cold Refrigerator control is set too cold, Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for
and freezer temperature is satisfactory, temperatures to stabilize,
Food stored in drawers freezes. Refrigerator control is set too cold. See solution above.
Food stored in Meat Keeper (some Meatsh_u_dbest_redatatemperaturejustbe__wthefreezingp_int_fwater(32°F__°C)f_rmaximum
models) freezes, fresh storage time, It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
Temperature in freezer or
refrigerator is too warm.
Chilled Air Control set too cold. Adjust Chilled Air Control to a lower setting.
Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
opened. ()pen the door less often.
Door is open slightly, See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSINGOFDOORS/DRAWERS,
Condenser is dirty, Clean condenser, See "Outside" in Care and Cleaning.
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