BEFORE YOU CALL
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Common Occurrences | 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. | |
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Refrigerator does not run. | • | Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. |
| • | Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp |
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| circuit breaker. |
| • | The refrigerator/freezer control is turned to “0” |
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| (Mechanical controls) or “OFF” (Electronic controls). |
| • | Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 20 minutes |
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| and check again. |
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Freezer temperature is colder | • | Set auxiliary freezer control to a warmer setting until |
than preferred. Refrigerator |
| freezer temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the |
temperature is satisfactory. |
| temperature to stabilize. |
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Refrigerator temperature is too | • | Set refrigerator/freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow |
cold. Freezer temperature is |
| 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. Then check freezer |
satisfactory. |
| temperatures and adjust as needed. |
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Freezer temperature is warmer | • | Set auxiliary freezer control to a colder setting until |
than preferred. Refrigerator |
| freezer temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the |
temperature is satisfactory. |
| temperature to stabilize. |
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Refrigerator temperature is too | • | Set refrigerator/freezer control to a colder setting. |
warm. Freezer temperature is |
| Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. Then check |
satisfactory. |
| refrigerator temperatures and adjust as needed. |
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Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates. | • | The cabinet is not level. |
| • | Floor is weak. |
| • | See Normal Operating Sounds and Sights section. |
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Odors in refrigerator. | • | Interior needs to be cleaned. |
| • | Foods that produce odors should be covered or wrapped. |
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Cabinet light not working. | • | Replace light bulb. |
| • | Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. |
| • | Light switch may be stuck. Push in light switch, located |
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| on the refrigerator control box, to release. |
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Automatic ice maker not | • | Ensure the wire signal arm is not in UP position. |
working (some models) | • | Ice maker should produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice in a 24 |
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| hour period. |
| • | Water supply is turned off. |
| • | Water pressure is too low. |
| • | The freezer is not cold enough. |
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Refrigerator makes beeping | • | Close door. |
sound. | • | Press light switch. |
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