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Automatic icemaker |
| Icemaker power switch | •On power switch models, set the power switch to the |
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| is not on. | I (on) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler |
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| arm to the ON (down) position. |
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| Water supply turned off or | •See Installing the water line. |
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| not connected. |
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| Freezer compartment | •Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely |
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| too warm. | cool down. |
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| Piled up cubes in the storage | •Level cubes by hand. |
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Frequent “buzzing” sound |
| Icemaker is on but the water | • Turn the icemaker off. On power switch models, set the |
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| supply to the refrigerator has | power switch to the O (off) position. On feeler arm |
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| not been connected. | models, move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position. |
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| Keeping it on will damage the water valve. |
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Cubes too small |
| Water shutoff valve connecting | •Call the plumber to clear the valve. |
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| refrigerator to water line may |
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Slow ice cube freezing |
| Door left open. | •Check to see if package is holding door open. |
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| Temperature control dial | •See About the temperature control dial. |
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| not set cold enough. |
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Ice cubes have |
| Ice storage bin needs cleaning. | •Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes. |
odor/taste |
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| Food transmitting odor/taste | •Wrap foods well. | |
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| Interior of refrigerator | •See Care and cleaning. |
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| needs cleaning. |
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Moisture forms on |
| Not unusual during | •Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial |
cabinet surface |
| periods of high humidity. | one setting colder. |
between the doors |
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Moisture collects inside |
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(in humid weather, air |
| long door openings. |
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carries moisture into |
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refrigerator when doors |
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are opened) |
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Refrigerator has odor |
| Foods transmitting | • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. |
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| odor to refrigerator. | • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; |
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| replace every three months. |
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| Interior needs cleaning. | • See Care and cleaning. |
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