Temperatures are TOO Warm, Doors/Drawers

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PROBLEM		CAUSE
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
Freezer/Refrigerator	•	Doors are opened too
temperature is too warm.		frequently or too long.
	• Door is slightly open.
	•	Condenser is dirty.

CORRECTION

• Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is

opened. Open the door less often.

• See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF

DOORS/DRAWERS.

• Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care

and Cleaning section.

Freezer temperature is too warm. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.

Refrigerator temperature is too warm. Freezer temperature is satisfactory.

Temperature in the Meat Keeper is too warm (some models).

•Freezer control is set too warm.

•Refrigerator control is set too warm.

•Meat Keeper Temperature Control is set too warm.

•	Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
	for temperature to stabilize.

•	Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24
	hours for temperature to stabilize.

•	Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a colder
	setting.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR

Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls.

Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover.

•Weather is hot and humid.

•Door is slightly open.

•Door is opened too often or too long.

•Open containers.

•Vegetables contain and give off moisture.

• The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating

increases.

• See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF

DOORS/DRAWERS.

• Open door less often.

• Keep containers covered.

• It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of

the cover.

• Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting.

Water collects in bottom of	•	Washed vegetables and fruit
drawer.		drain while in the drawer.

•	Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water
	collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR

Moisture collects on	•	Weather is humid.
outside of refrigerator or
between doors.	•	Door is slightly open, causing
		cold air from inside refrigerator
		to meet warm air from outside.

•This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear.

•See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER

Ice maker is not making any ice.

•Ice maker wire signal arm is in the “up” or OFF position.

•Household water line valve is not open.

•Freezer is not cold enough.

•Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material.

•Check to see if the water dispenser is dispensing water.

•Move wire signal arm to the “down” or ON position.

•Turn on household water line valve.

•See PROBLEM section TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM.

•Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. Ensure that valve is not a self-piercing saddle valve. Clean valve. Replace valve if necessary.

•If not, the ice & water filter cartridge is clogged or restricted by foreign material, and must be replaced.

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