Avoid Service Checklist | 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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OCCURRENCE | SOLUTION | ||
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR |
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Refrigerator compressor does not run. | Freezer control is off. Set freezer control. See Setting the Controls. | ||
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| Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator. The defrost | |
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| Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. | |
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| House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check and/or replace fuse with a 15 amp time- | |
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| delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker. | |
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| Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric company. | |
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Refrigerator runs too much or too | Room or outside weather is hot. It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions. | ||
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Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. It takes about | |||
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| refrigerator to cool down completely. | |
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| Automatic ice maker is operating. Operation of the ice maker causes the refrigerator to run slightly more. | |
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| Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. | |
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| Open the doors less often. | |
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| Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open. Make sure refrigerator is level. Keep food and | |
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| containers from blocking door. See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. | |
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| Refrigerator control is set too cold. Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting until the refrigerator | |
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| temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. | |
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| Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. Clean or change gasket. Leaks | |
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| in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures. | |
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Refrigerator compressor goes on and | Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator at a constant temperature. This is normal. Refrigerator goes on | ||
off frequently. | and off to keep temperature constant. | ||
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD |
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Temperature in the freezer is too cold | Freezer control is set too cold. Set the freezer control to a warmer setting until the freezer temperature | ||
and the refrigerator temperature is | is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Then, if the refrigerator temperature | ||
satisfactory. | is not right, set the refrigerator control to a colder setting. | ||
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Temperature in the refrigerator is too | Refrigerator control is set too cold. Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for | ||
cold and the freezer temperature is | temperatures to stabilize. | ||
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Food stored in drawers freezes. | Refrigerator control is set too cold. See above solution. | ||
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Food stored in Meat Keeper freezes. | Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the freezing point of water (32°F, 0°C) for maximum | ||
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| fresh storage time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat. | |
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| Chilled Air Control set too cold. Adjust the Chilled Air Control to a lower setting. | |
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM |
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Temperature in the freezer or | Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is | ||
refrigerator is too warm. | opened. Open the door less often. | ||
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| Door is open slightly. See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. | |
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| Condenser is dirty. Clean condenser. See "Outside" in Care and Cleaning. | |
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Temperature in the freezer is too warm. | Freezer control is set too warm. Set the freezer control to a colder setting until the freezer temperature | ||
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| is not right, set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting. | |
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Temperature in the refrigerator is too | Refrigerator control is set too warm. Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for | ||
warm and the freezer temperature is | the temperature to stabilize. | ||
satisfactory. |
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Temperature in the Meat Keeper is too | Chilled Air Control is set too warm. Adjust the Chilled Air Control to a colder setting. | ||
warm. |
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