Solutions to Common Problems 33

Temperatures Are Too Warm (continued)

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

Refrigerator temperature

Refrigerator control is set too warm.

Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24

is too warm. Freezer

 

hours for temperature to stabilize.

temperature is

 

 

satisfactory.

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature in the

Temperature control is set too warm.

Adjust temperature control to a colder setting.

Deli Drawer or Custom

 

 

TempTM Drawer is too

 

 

warm (select models).

 

 

 

 

 

Water Dispenser

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

Dispenser will not dispense

Water supply is not connected.

Connect water supply (see Connecting The Water Supply

water.

 

section).

 

Household water line valve is not open.

Open household water line valve. See Problem section Ice

 

 

Maker Is Not Making Ice.

 

Ice & water filter cartridge is clogged.

Replace filter cartridge being sure to remove protective caps.

 

 

 

Water has an odd taste

Water has been in the tank for a period of time.

Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the

and/or odor.

 

supply and completely rinse out the tank.

 

Unit not properly connected to cold water line.

Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the

 

 

kitchen faucet.

 

Tubing used in the household water supply and

For best results, use copper tubing for water connections.

 

installation may affect water taste and odor.

 

 

Water has a high mineral content.

Contact water treatment plant for help in checking water

 

 

supply source.

 

 

 

Water pressure is

Cut-off and cut-on pressures are too low (well

Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on

extremely low.

systems only).

the water pump system (well systems only).

 

Reverse osmosis system is in regenerative phase.

It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 psi

 

 

during the regenerative phase.

 

 

 

Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture collects on

Weather is hot and humid.

The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating

inside of refrigerator

 

increases.

walls.

Door is slightly open.

See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/

 

 

Drawers.

 

Door is opened too often or too long.

Open door less often to allow internal temperature to

 

 

stabilize.

 

Open containers.

Keep containers covered.

 

 

 

 

Water collects on bottom

Vegetables contain and give off moisture.

Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual.

side of drawer cover.

 

Move humidity control (select models) to lower setting.

 

 

 

 

Moisture collects in

Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in

Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water

bottom of drawer.

the drawer.

collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.

 

Fruits and vegetables are kept past their

Routinely clean out old fruits and vegetables especially if

 

prime

they begin to break down.

 

 

 

 

Moisture collects on

Weather is humid.

This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is

outside of refrigerator or

 

lower, the moisture should disappear.

between doors.

Door is slightly open, causing cold air from

See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/

 

inside refrigerator to meet warm air from

Drawers.

 

outside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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