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Solutions To Common Problems
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PROBLEM CAUSE
REFRIGERA TOR OPERA TION
Refrigerator does not run. * Refrigerator is plugged intoa
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
Refrigerator runs too
much ortoo long.
Interior refrigerator *
temperature is too cold.
Interior refrigerator *
temperature is too warm.
Refrigerator external
surface temperature is
warm.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels
whenever refrigerator is
on.
circuit that has a ground fault
interrupt.
* Temperature control is in the
"OFF" position.
* Refrigerator may notbe plugged
in, or plu 9 may be loose.
* House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
* Power outage.
* Room or outside weather is hot.
* Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
* Largeamountofwarmorhot
food have been stored recently.
* Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
* Refrigerator door may be slightly
open.
* Temperature control is settoo
low.
* Refrigerator gaskets are dirty,
worn, cracked or poorly fitted.
Temperature control is set too
low.
Temperature control is set too
warm.
Door is opened too frequently or
keptopen too Ion 9.
* Refrigerator door may be slightly
open.
* Largeamountofwarmorhot
food have been stored recently.
* Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
* The external refrigerator walls
can be as much as 30_°F warmer
than room temperature.
Louder sound levels
when compressor comes
on.
Poppingorcracking
sound when compressor
comes on.
Modern refrigerators have
increased storage capacity and
more stable temperatures. They
require heavy duty compressors.
Refrigerator operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
Metal parts undergo expansion
and contraction, as in hot water
pipes.
CORRECTION
* Useanothercircuit. lfyouare unsureaboutthe
outlet, have it checked by a certified technician.
* See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL"
section.
* Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
* Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
* Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
* It's normal for the refrigerator to work harder under
these conditions.
* It takes 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely.
* Warm food will cause refrigerator to run more until
the desired temperature is reached.
* Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Clean orchangegasket. Leaks in the door seal
will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to
maintain desired temperature.
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
* Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to
reach its selected temperature.
* Refrigerator requires 24 hours to cool down
completely.
* This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
* This is normal. When the surrounding noise level
is low, you might hear the compressor running
while it cools the interior.
* * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
refrigerator continues to run.
* * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
refrigerator continues to run.
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