Solutions to Common Problems 31

Light Is Not On

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

Light is not on.

• Light bulb is burned out or LED light is

• See Replacing Light Bulbs or LED lights in Care and

 

damaged.

Cleaning section.

 

• No electric current is reaching refrigerator.

• See “Problem” section, “Running Your Refrigerator”.

 

• Control system has disabled lights because

• Close and reopen door(s) to enable lights.

 

one or both doors were left open too long.

 

 

 

 

Odors In Refrigerator

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

Interior is dirty.

• Interior needs to be cleaned.

• See Care & Cleaning Tips.

Odors

• Food with strong odors is stored in

• Cover food tightly. Turn on air filtration system. Air filter

 

refrigerator.

may need to be changed more frequently if foods with

 

 

strong odors are routinely stored in refrigerator.

 

 

 

Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

Door(s) will not close.

• Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor

• Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately

 

when moved slightly.

support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a

 

 

sagging or sloping floor.

 

 

 

Drawers are difficult to

• Food is touching shelf on top of drawer.

• Keep less food in drawer.

move.

• Drawer is overloaded

• Remove or redistribute food.

 

 

 

Running Your Refrigerator

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

Compressor does not

• Cooling system is turned Off.

• Turn cooling system On. See Controls Section for

run.

 

location of cooling system On/Off button.

 

• Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.

• This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.

 

 

The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30

 

 

minutes.

 

• Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.

• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.

 

• House fuse is blown or a tripped circuit

• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.

 

breaker.

Reset circuit breaker.

 

• Power outage.

• Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.

 

• Electronic control system keeps the

• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep

 

refrigerator at a constant temperature.

temperature constant.

 

 

 

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