PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?
You can solve many common appliance 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 a servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
Appliance does not operate | Not plugged in. |
| The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse. |
| The appliance has not been turned on. |
Not producing ice, unit not cold enough | Airflow to front grille blocked. |
| The appliance arm is set to the off position. |
| Water supply is turned off. |
| Water line is crimped. |
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Compressor turns on and off frequently | The room temperature is hotter than normal. |
| The door is opened too often. |
| The door is not closed completely. |
| The door gasket does not seal properly. |
| The appliance does not have the correct |
| clearances. |
Vibrations | Check to assure that the appliance is level. |
The appliance 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 |
| appliance. |
| Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may |
| cause popping and crackling noises. |
| The appliance is not level. |
The door will not close properly | The appliance is not level. |
| The door is reversed and not properly installed. |
| The gasket is dirty. |
| The bucket is out of position. |
Ice cubes are melted together | Appliance door is opened too often. |
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