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Refrigerator does not |
| Refrigerator in defrost cycle. | • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. |
operate |
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| Control IS TURNED OFF. | • Press ON/OFF button and check for operation to begin. | |
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| Refrigerator is unplugged. | • Push the plug completely into the outlet. |
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| The fuse is blown/circuit | • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. |
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| breaker is tripped. |
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Vibration or rattling |
| Front leveling legs need | • See Leveling Legs. |
(slight vibration |
| adjusting. |
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is normal) |
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Motor operates for |
| Normal when refrigerator | • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely |
long periods or |
| is first plugged in. | cool down. |
cycles on and off |
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| Often occurs when large | • This is normal. | |
frequently. (Modern |
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refrigerators with |
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more storage space |
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and a larger freezer |
| Door left open. | • Check to see if package is holding door open. |
require more |
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| Hot weather or frequent | • This is normal. | |
operating time. They |
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| door openings. |
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start and stop often |
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to maintain even |
| Temperature control | • See About the control. |
temperatures.) |
| set at the coldest setting. |
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Fresh food or freezer |
| Temperature control not | • See About the control. |
compartment too warm |
| set cold enough. |
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| Warm weather or frequent | • Set the temperature control one step colder. |
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| door openings. | See About the control. |
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| Door left open. | • Check to see if package is holding door open. |
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Frost or ice crystals |
| Door left open. | • Check to see if package is holding door open. |
on frozen food |
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| Too frequent or too long |
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(frost within package |
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| door openings. |
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is normal) |
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Ice cubes have |
| Food transmitting odor/taste | • Wrap foods well. |
odor/taste |
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| Interior of refrigerator | • See Care and cleaning. |
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| needs cleaning. |
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Slow ice cube freezing |
| Door left open. | • Check to see if package is holding door open. |
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| Temperature control not | • See About the control. |
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| set cold enough. |
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions
Instructions | Installation |