PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?

You can solve many common refrigerator-freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Unit does not operate.

Not plugged in.

 

The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse.

 

The refrigerator-freezer temperature control is set

 

at "OFF".

Compressor turns on and off frequently.

The room temperature is hotter than normal.

 

A large amount of food has been added to the

 

refrigerator - freezer.

 

The door is opened too often.

 

The door is not closed completely.

 

The temperature control is not set correctly.

 

The door gasket does not seal properly.

 

The refrigerator -freezer does not have the correct

 

clearances.

Vibrations.

Check to assure that the refrigerator - freezer is

 

level.

The unit seems to make too much noise.

The rattling noise may come from the flow of the

 

refrigerant, which is normal.

 

As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling

 

sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your

 

refrigerator - freezer.

 

Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may

 

cause popping and crackling noises.

 

The unit is not level.

The door will not close properly.

The unit is not level.

 

The door is reversed and not properly installed.

 

The gasket is dirty.

 

The baskets are out of position.

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