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Before You Call
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run.
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long,
Compressor goes off and
on frequently.
• Freezer control _sset to "0"
• Refngerator _sm defrost cycle
Plug at wall outlet ts
disconnected
House fuse blown or tnpped
circuit breaker
Power outage
Room or outside weather is
hot
! • Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time
• Automatic ice maker is
operating.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long
Refngerator/freezer door may
be slightly open
Freezer control is set too cold
(control found in refrigerator
sectren)
• Refngerator/freezer gasket is
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
htted.
• Condenser is dirty.
Thermostatkeeps the
refrigerator at a constant
temperature
Set freezer control See Temperature Controls sechon
Th=s is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator
The defrost cycle occurs penodtcally, lasting about 30
minutes,
Ensure plug =stightly pushed into outlet
• Check/raptace fuse w_tha 15 amp time-delay fuse
Reset clrcuttbreaker
• Check house lights. Call local Electric Company
It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
these cond_bone.
It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely
Ice maker operation causes refngerator to run shghtiy
more
Warm air entenng the refngerator causes _tto run
more. Open doors less often
Ensure refngerator is level Keep food and containers
from blocking door See PROBLEM sect=on
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS
Set refngerator control to warmer setting until
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabd=ze
Clean or change gasket Leaks m door seal wdl cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain deslrad
temperatures
Clean condenser See Care & Cleaning Chartm Care
end Cleanmg section
This is normal Refrigeratorgoes on and off tokeep
temperature constant.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer temperature too • Freezer control _sset too cold • Set freezer control to a warmersetttng Allow 24 hours
cold. Refrigerator for temperature tostabilize
temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature Refngeratorcontrol ts set too Set refrigeratorcontrolto a warmersetting Allow 24
too cold. Freezer cold hoursfor temperature to etabdize
temperature is satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers Refngeratorcontrolis settoo See solutionabove
freezes, cold
Food stored in Meat Meat Keeper Temperature Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower
Keeper freezes (some Contral set too cold setting (Meat should be stored at a temperature lust
models), below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage
hme It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the
moisture content of meat.)
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