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RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set to "O".
•Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker.
Power outage.
• | Set freezer control. See Temperature Controls section. | ||
• | This is normal | for a fully automatic | defrost refrigerator. |
| The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 | ||
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• | Ensure plug is tightly pushed into | outlet. | |
• | Check/replace | fuse with a 15 amp | |
| Reset circuit breaker. |
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• | Check house lights. Call local Electric Company. | ||
Refrigerator runs too much or too long.
Room or outside weather is hot.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
Automatic ice maker is operating.
Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Refrigerator/freezer door may be slightly open.
Freezer control is set too cold (control found in refrigerator section).
Refrigerator/freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.
Condenser is dirty.
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• | It takes | to cool | down | |||||||
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• | Ice maker operation causes | refrigerator | to run | slightly | ||||||
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• | Warm air entering | the | refrigerator | causes it to | run | |||||
| more. Open doors less often. |
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• | Ensure refrigerator | is level. Keep food |
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| from blocking door. See PROBLEM section |
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| OPENING/CLOSING | OF DOORS/DRAWERS. |
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• | Set refrigerator | control | to warmer | setting until |
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| refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours | |||||||||
| for temperature | to | stabilize. |
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• | Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door | seal will cause | ||||||||
| refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired | |||||||||
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| Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care | |||||||||
| and Cleaning | section. |
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Compressor | goes off and | • | Thermostat | keeps | the | • | This is normal. Refrigerator goes | on and off to keep | |||||||||
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| refrigerator | at a constant |
| temperature | constant. |
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TEMPERATURES | ARE | TOO COLD |
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Freezer | temperature | too | • | Freezer control is set too cold. | • | Set freezer | control | to | a warmer setting. Allow 24 | hours | |||||||
cold. Refrigerator |
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temperature | is satisfactory. |
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Refrigerator | temperature | • | Refrigerator | control | is set too | • | Set refrigerator | control | to a warmer setting. Allow | 24 | |||||||
too cold. | Freezer |
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| hours for temperature | to stabilize. |
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temperature | is satisfactory. |
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Food stored | in drawers | • | Refrigerator | control | is set too | • | See solution | above. |
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freezes, |
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| cold. |
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Food stored | in | Meat |
| • | Meat Keeper Temperature | • | Adjust | Meat Keeper Temperature | Control to a lower | ||||||||
Keeper | freezes | (some |
| Control set too cold. |
| setting. | (Meat | should | be stored at a temperature | just | |||||||
models), |
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| below | the freezing | point for maximum fresh storage | |||||
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| time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the | |||||||
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