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CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION
APPLIANCE TEMPERATURES (cont’d)
Temperature
inside appliance
is too warm.
• Temperature control is
set too warm.
• Door is opened too
frequently or too long.
• Door may not be
seating properly.
• Large amount of warm
or hot food has been
stored recently.
• Unit has recently been
disconnected for a
period of time.
• Turn control to a colder setting. Allow
several hours for temperature to stabilize.
• Warm air enters the appliance every
time the door is opened. Open door
less often.
• Look for food items on the shelves or
in the door bins keeping the door from
closing completely.
• Wait until the appliance has had a
chance to reach its selected temperature.
• Appliance may take up to 24 hours to
cool down completely.
is displayed
on control.
• The control has
been locked.
• Press for 3 seconds to unlock.
Sb is displayed
on the control.
• The control is in
Sabbath Mode.
• Press — and TEMP F/C for 5 seconds.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound
levels whenever
appliance is on.
• Modern appliances
have increased storage
capacity and more
stable temperatures.
They require heavy-
duty compressors.
• This is normal. When the surrounding
noise level is low, you might hear the com-
pressor running while it cools the interior.
Popping or
cracking sound
when compres-
sor comes on.
Bubbling or
gurgling sound.
• Metal parts undergo ex-
pansion and contraction,
as in hot water pipes.
• Refrigerant (used to
cool refrigerator) is
circulating throughout
the system.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or dis-
appear as appliance continues to run.
• This is normal.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
• Appliance is not level. It
rocks on the floor when
it is moved slightly.
• Floor is uneven or weak.
• Appliance is touching
the wall.
• Level the appliance. Refer to “Leveling”
in the INSTALLATION section.
• Ensure floor can adequately support
the appliance. Level the appliance by
putting wood or metal shims under part
of the appliance.
• Re-level appliance or move appliance
slightly. Refer to “Leveling” in the IN
STALLATION section.
WATER / MOISTURE / FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms
on inside ap-
pliance walls.
• Weather is hot and
humid, which increas-
es internal rate of
frost buildup.
• Door is slightly open.
• Door is kept open
too long.
• This is normal.
• Look for food items on the shelves
or in the door bins keeping the door
from closing completely.
• Open the door less often.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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