White-Westinghouse 218954301 manual Running of Refrigerator, Temperatures are TOO Cold

Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or

materials in this appliance.

OCCURRENCE	SOLUTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Refrigerator compressor does not run.		Freezer control is off. Set freezer control. See Setting the Controls.
		Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
		cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20 minutes.
		Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
		House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check and/or replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay
		fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
		Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric company.
Refrigerator runs too much or too		Room or outside weather is hot. It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions.
long.
		Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. It takes about 8-12 hours for the
		refrigerator to cool down completely.
		Automatic ice maker is operating. Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly more.
		Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
		Open doors less often.
		Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open. Make sure refrigerator is level. Keep food and
		containers from blocking door. See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
		Refrigerator control (found in refrigerator section) is set too cold. Set refrigerator control to a warmer
		setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.
		Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. Clean or change gasket. Leaks
		in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures.
Refrigerator compressor goes on and off		Thermostat is keeping refrigerator at a constant temperature. This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
frequently.		off to keep temperature constant.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD

Temperature in freezer is too cold and refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.

Freezer control is set too cold. Set freezer control to a warmer setting until freezer temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Then, if refrigerator temperature is not right, set refrigerator control to a colder setting.

Temperature in refrigerator is too cold	Refrigerator control is set too cold. Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for
and freezer temperature is satisfactory.	temperatures to stabilize.
Food stored in drawers freezes.	Refrigerator control is set too cold. See solution above.

Food stored in Meat Keeper (some models) freezes.

TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM

Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the freezing point of water (32°F, 0°C) for maximum fresh storage time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat.

Chilled Air Control set too cold. Adjust Chilled Air Control to a lower setting.

Temperature in freezer or refrigerator is too warm.

Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air enters refrigerator whenever door is opened. Open door less often.

Door is open slightly. See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

Condenser is dirty. Clean condenser. See "Outside" in Care and Cleaning.

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