Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
Before you call for service…
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Ice cubes have |
| Food transmitting odor/taste | • Wrap foods well. |
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| Interior of refrigerator | •See Care and cleaning. |
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Refrigerator has odor |
| Foods transmitting | •Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. |
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| odor to refrigerator. | •Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; |
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| replace every three months. |
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| Interior needs cleaning. | • See Care and cleaning. |
Moisture forms on |
| Not unusual during | •Wipe surface dry. |
outside of refrigerator |
| periods of high humidity. |
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Moisture collects |
| In humid weather, air | •Prevent too frequent or too long door openings. |
inside the refrigerator |
| carries moisture into the | •Defrost freezer when ice |
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| refrigerator when doors | |
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Interior light does |
| No power at outlet. | • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. |
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| Light bulb burned out. | •See Replacing the light bulbs. | |
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Hot air from bottom |
| Normal air flow cooling |
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of refrigerator |
| motor. In the refrigeration |
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| heat be expelled in the |
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| area under the refrigerator. |
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| Some floor coverings |
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| discolor at these normal |
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| and safe temperatures. |
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Door is hard to open |
| A vacuum is created by a | • Wait 15 seconds between door openings. |
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| tight seal around the door. | Order a vacuum break, part number WR02X8905. |
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