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Avoid Service Checkmist
OCCURRENCE
RUNNmNG OF REFRmGERATOR
Refrigerator compressor does not run.
Refrigerator runs too much or too
long.
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
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, Tile defrost
cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20 minutes,
Plug at wall outlet is disconnected Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Check and/or replace fuse with 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, See Occurrence section OPENUNG/CLOSUNGOr DOORS/DRAWERS,
Refrigerator control (found in refrigerator section) isset 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 goeson and off Thermostat is keeping refrigerator at a constant temperature, This is normal Refrigerator goes on and
frequently, off to keep temperature sonstant
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 the temperature to stabilize Then, if refrigerator temperature is not
satisfactory, right, 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 temperatureissatisfactory, temperatures to stabilize,
Food stored in drawers freezes. Refrigerator control is set too cold See solution above,
Food stored in Meat Keeper (some Meat should be stored at a temperature just below tile freezing point of water (32_T, 0"C) for
models} freezes, maximum 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 (}ontrol to a lower setting,
Doors are opened too frequently or too long, Warm air enters refrigerator whenever door is opened,
Open door bessoften
Door is open slightly, See Occurrence section OPEBIIBIG/CLOSIBIGOFDOORS!DRAWERS,
Condenser is dirty Clean condenser, See "Outside" in Care and Cleaning.
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