Troubleshooting, Refrigerator will not operate

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first before calling for assistance.

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.

Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace

the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

• Clicking/Snapping - valves opening or closing

•Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator

•Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle

Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial cool-down

•Water running - may be heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan

•Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the ice maker mold.

•Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.

•Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct position.

The doors are difficult to open

Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on. See "Using the Controls."

New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.

NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting will not cool either compartment more quickly.

			Use nonflammable			cleaner.
The motor seems	to run too	much	Failure	to	do so can		result	in death, explosion, or fire.
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to			• Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild soap
its high-efficiency compressor		and fans. The refrigerator may
			and warm		water.
run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added,
doors are opened often, or if the doors have been left open.			The refrigerator			rocks	and	is not	stable

The refrigerator	is noisy		What	do	1do if the refrigerator				rocks and is not stable?

Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this

To stabilize the refrigerator, remove the base grille and lower the leveling feet until they touch the floor. See the

reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new

refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are listed some normal sounds with an explanation.

•Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker

"Door Removal" instructions, either in the User Instructions or the separate instruction sheet provided with your

refrigerator.