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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
PossibleCauses What ToDo
•_(Mfit24 horns for file reflige_tor to completely
cool down.
Motor operates forlong Normal when refrigerator
periods or cycles on and is first plugged in.
offfrequently. (Modern
refrigerators with more Often occurs when large *This is nomlal.
amounts of food are
storage space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger freezer
require more operating Door left open. *Check to see if pacl_ge is holding door open.
tithe. They start and stop Hot weather or frequent • This is nomaal.
often to maintain even door openings.
temperatures.) Temperature control dial •See About the temperature control dial.
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser • See Careand cleaning.
need cleaning.
Frostor ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
onfrozenfood Too frequent or too long
(frostwithin package door openings.
is normal)
Automaticicemaker Icemaker is not on. •Move the feeler aim to the ON (down) position.
doesnot work Water supply turned off or •See Installing the water line.
(onsomemodels/ not connected.
Freezer comparanent •_(A,hit 24 horns for die refl-ige_tor to completely
too warm. cool dox,_L
Piled up cubes in the storage • l*_vel cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Frequent"buzzing" sound Icemaker is on but the water *Move the feeler am1 to the STOP(up)position. Keeping it
supply to the refrigerator has on will damage the water valve.
not been connected.
Cubestoo small Water shutoff valve connecting •(hll the plumber m cleat the valve.
refrigerator to water line may
be dogged.
SIowice cube freezing Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial
not set cold enough.
Ice cubeshave Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Erupt T and w;ksh bin. Discard old cubes.
odor/taste Food transmitting odor/taste • _(Vt_pfoods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator •See Careand cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Moisturo formson Not unusual during • Wipe surface (hT and reset teinpemture control dial
cabinetsurface periods of high humidity, one setting calder.
between _e doors
Moisture collectsinside Too frequent or too
(in humid weather, air long door openings.
carries moisture into
refrigerator when doors
are opened)
Refrigeratorhas odor Foods transmitting *Foods with strong odors should be dghtly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrige_tor;
replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning. •See Care and cleaning.
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