Before you call for service, Check that

Before you call for service...

If you are havmg an operating problem, check this chart to see what might be the cause before you call for assistance.

Operating txoblem

Refrigerator will not run.

Rattling, jingling noise or unfamiliar sounds.

Check that

Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.

Refrigerator Control is turned on. Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has

tripped. Also check if a time-delay fuse has been used.

Nothing is on top or behind the refrigerator when the refrigerator is operating.

These are “normaloperating” sounds: humming from fans, clicking from thermostat or defrost cycle, or defrost water drainina into the defrost pan.

What to do

Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.

Switch Refrigerator Control to ON. Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the

correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.

Remove objects from the top or from behind the refrigerator.

R”b”,otg “Normaloperating sounds” section

Ice maker will not	Freezer compartment has had enough time
make ice.	to get cold. With a new refrigerator it may
	require cooling overnight to reach proper
	temperature.
	Signal arm is in the down position to start
	the ice maker.
	Water valve is turned to open position and
	water is reaching the ice maker.
Water in the defrost pan.	Weather is hot and muggy.
Light does not work.	Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has
	tripped.
	Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with
	proper voltage.
	Bulb is burned out.
Motor runs too long.	Condenser is free of lint and dust.
	Weather or room is hot or muggy.
	Door has been opened frequently or a large
	amount of food has been added to the
	refrigerator or freezer compartments.

Allow freezer to get cold enough.

Put signal arm in the down position.

Turn water valve to open position.

Hot and muggy weather can cause water to collect in the drain pan. Since water levels may reach half-full in the pan, be sure to level the refrigerator so the pan does not overflow.

Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.

Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.

Replace bulb with an appliance bulb. Follow instructions on Pages 6 & 7.

Remove dust and lint from the condenser coils with a vacuum cleaner.

If the temperature outside or inside is warm, motor-running noises are normal.

Decide which food items you need before opening the refrigerator or freezer section. Motor noise is also normal when large amounts of food are added to the refrigerator-freezer compartments.

Remember - your new refrigerator may be larger than your old refrigerator. It may have more space to cool, which requires a longer-running motor.

Normal operating sounds.

You can expect to hear the following sounds when your refrigerator- freezer is operating.

nSlight hum or soft hiss as the refrigerator’s fan motor moves air.

. Clicking or snapping sounds occur when the refrigerator starts and stops

running. The defrost timer also clicks when the defrost cycle starts and stops.

a Water sounds occur as water gurgles through tubing for a few minutes after refrigerator stops running. You may also hear defrost water runnmg into the defrost-water pan.

IBuzzing sounds (from the ice maker water valve), trickling water and clatter (or thud) of ice may be heard.

. Operating sounds from the high-efficiency compressor and motor may last longer than your older refrigerator.

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