Compressor Motor Seems to RUN TOO Much

Check if...		Then...
The	refrigerator that was replaced was an older	Modern refrigerators with more		storage space require more
model,		operating	time.
The	room temperature is hotter than normal.	The motor	will run longer under	warm conditions. At normal
		room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to

80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more often.

The door is opened often or a large amount of food has just been added.

The refrigerator was recently plugged in and the refrigerator control was set correctly.

The refrigerator control is not set correctly for the surrounding conditions.

The doors are not closed completely.

The condenser coils are dirty.

Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator.

It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down. Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. See the Food Storage Guide section on page

21.tn order to conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is

easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed.

The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely.

See the Adjusting Control Settings section on page 21.

Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see Doors will not close completely below.

This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the Care and Cleaning section on pages 28-29.

DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY

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The refrigerator	is not level.	See Leveling		and Door Alignment		section on page 19.
Food packages	are blocking the door open.	Rearrange food containers to clear				door	and door shelves.
The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins		Push bins all the way in and put crisper					cover, pans, shelves
or baskets are out of position,		and baskets	into their correct positions.				See the Using Your
		Refrigerator	section on pages		20-27.
The gaskets are sticking.		Clean gaskets		and the surface	that they		touch. Rub a thin coat
		of paraffin wax on the gaskets after cleaning.

The refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable.

Level the refrigerator. Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section on page 19.

The doors were removed during product installation and not properly replaced,

Remove and replace the doors according to the Removing and Replacing Refrigerator handles and doors section on pages 9-18, or call a qualified service technician.

FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

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The	door	is not closing properly.	See Doors will	not close	completely	above.
The	door	is opened often.	When the door is opened,		warm, humid	air is allowed in the
			freezer, resulting	in frost.