PROBLEMS WITH YOUR REFRIGERATOR?
You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | |
Refrigerator does not operate or cool. | Not plugged in. | |
Temperature Control Knob is in the OFF position. | ||
| The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse. | |
| The room temperature is hotter than normal. | |
| A large amount of food has been added to the | |
| refrigerator. | |
Turns on and off frequently. | The door is opened too often. | |
The door is not closed completely. | ||
| The temperature control is not set correctly. | |
| The door gasket does not seal properly. | |
| The refrigerator does not have the correct | |
| clearances. | |
Vibrations. | Check to assure that the refrigerator is level. | |
| The rattling noise may come from the flow of the | |
| refrigerant, which is normal. | |
| As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling | |
The refrigerator seems to make too much noise. | sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your | |
refrigerator. | ||
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| Contraction and expansion of the inside walls | |
| may cause popping and crackling noises. | |
| The refrigerator is not level. | |
| The refrigerator is not level. | |
The door will not close properly. | The door was reversed and not properly installed. | |
The gasket is dirty. | ||
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| The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position. |
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