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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
. Temperature control
in OFF position.
●
If
interior
light is
not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
● If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
●
Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time.
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Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24
hours to completely cool down.
● Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
● Hot weather—frequent door openings.
● Door left open.
● Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use
of Temperature Controls.
● Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning page.
● Check Energy-Saving Tips.
● Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
●
If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and
front roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven.
Refer to Rollers section on Installation Requirements page.
● If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
These
sounds are normal and do not indicate a need for service.
The
new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher
pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating.
Defrost timer and refrigerator control clicks on and off.
The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the
feeler arm to the
STOP
(up) position.
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will stop the buzzing.
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The sound
of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
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