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
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Refrigerator does not operate. |
| Not plugged in. | |||
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| The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse. | |||
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| The refrigerator temperature control | is | set at “0” | |
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| position. |
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Turns on and off frequently. |
| The room temperature is hotter than normal. | |||
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| A large amount of food has been added to the | |||
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| refrigerator. | |||
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| The door is opened too often. | |||
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| The door is not closed completely. | |||
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| The temperature control is not set correctly. | |||
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| The door gasket does not seal properly. | |||
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| The refrigerator does not have the correct | |||
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| clearances. | |||
Vibrations. |
| Check to assure that the refrigerator is level. | |||
The refrigerator seems to make too much noise. |
| The rattling noise may come from the flow of the | |||
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| refrigerant, which is normal. | |||
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| As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling | |||
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| sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your | |||
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| refrigerator. | |||
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| Contraction and expansion of the inside walls | |||
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| may cause popping and crackling noises. | |||
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| The refrigerator is not level. | |||
The door will not close properly. |
| The refrigerator is not level. | |||
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| The door was reversed and not properly installed. | |||
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| The gasket is dirty. | |||
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| The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position. | |||
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