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| Trouble shooting |
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| Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. | |||
| This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective | |||
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Runing of |
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Refrigerator | Refrigerator control is off. |
| Set refrigerator control. See setting the | |
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does not run. |
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Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. |
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| defrosting refrigerator. The defrost | |
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| cycle occurs periodically. |
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| Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. |
| Make sure plug is tightly pushed into | |
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| Power outage. Check house lights. |
| Call local electric company. | |
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Refrigerator | Refrigerator is larger than the previous |
| This is normal. Larger, more efficient | |
runs too much | one you owned. |
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or too long | Room or outside weather is hot. |
| It is normal for the refrigerator to work | |
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| Refrigerator has recently been |
| It takes some hours for the refrigerator | |
| disconnected for a period of time. |
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| Large amounts of warm or hot food |
| Warm food will cause the refrigerator to | |
| may have been stored recently. |
| run longer until the desired temperature | |
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| Doors are opened too frequently or too |
| Warm air entering the refrigerator | |
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| causes it to run longer. Open the door | |
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| less often. | |
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| Refrigerator or freezer door may be |
| Make sure the refrigerator is level. | |
| slightly open. |
| Keep food and containers from | |
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| blocking door. See problem section. | |
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| OPENING/CLOSING of doors. | |
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| Refrigerator control is set too cold. |
| Set the refrigerator control to a | |
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| warmer setting until the refrigerator | |
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| temperature is satisfactory. | |
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| Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, |
| Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the | |
| worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. |
| door seal will cause refrigerator to run | |
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| temperatures. | |
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| Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator |
| This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and | |
| at a constant temperature. |
| off to keep the temperature constant. | |
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