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Troubleshooting tips... Before you call for service
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
operate
Refrigerator in defrost cycle. Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Refrigerator is unplugged. Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Vibration or rattling
(slight vibration is nor-
mal)
Front leveling legs need adjusting. See Leveling Legs.
Motor operates for
long periods or cycles
on and off frequently.
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
space and a larger
freezer require more
operating time. They
start and stop often to
maintain even tem-
peratures.)
Normal when refrigerator is first
plugged in.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
Often occurs when large amounts
of food are placed in refrigerator.
This is normal.
Door left open. Check to see if a package is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent door open-
ings.
This is normal.
Temperature control set at the
coldest setting.
See About the control.
Fresh food or freezer
compartment too warm
Temperature control not set cold
enough.
See About the control.
Warm weather or frequent door
openings.
Set the temperature control one step colder. See
About the control.
Door left open. Check to see if a package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals on
frozen food (frost
within package is nor-
mal)
Door left open. Check to see if a package is holding door open.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Ice cubes have odor/
taste
Food transmitting odor/taste to ice
cubes.
Wrap foods well.
Interior of refrigerator needs clean-
ing.
See Care and cleaning.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control not set cold
enough.
See About the control.
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting odor to refrig-
erator.
Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigera-
tor; replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning. See Care and cleaning.
Moisture forms on out-
side of refrigerator
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Wipe surface dry.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
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