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| OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS |
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| Door(s) will not close. | Door is not designed to swing shut automatically. Close door securely. |
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| Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly. Close both doors gently. |
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| Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor is level and solid |
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| and can adequately support refrigerator. Adjust levelers or rollers (some models) as needed. |
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| Floor is uneven or weak. Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor is level |
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| and can adequately support refrigerator. Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor. |
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| Refrigerator is touching the wall or cabinets. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support |
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| refrigerator. Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor. |
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| Drawers are difficult to move. | Food is touching shelf on top of drawer. Keep less food in drawer. |
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| Track that drawers slides on is dirty. Clean drawer and track. |
| LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON |
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| Light bulb is burned out. See "Replacing the Light Bulb" in Care and Cleaning. |
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| Light switch is stuck. Light switch is located on the ceiling of the refrigerator compartment near |
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| the temperature control box. Push in light switch to release. |
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| No electric current is reaching refrigerator. See Occurrence section RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR. |
Normal Operating
Sounds
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER * Occasionally you will hear ice cubes dropping into the ice bin.
COLD CONTROL & DEFROST TIMER These parts can produce a snapping sound when turning the refrigerator on or off. The timer also produces sounds similar to an electric clock.
COMPRESSOR
Modern, high efficiency compressors operate much faster than older models. The compressor may have a high- pitched hum or pulsating sound.
* On models equipped with an Automatic Ice Maker.
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EVAPORATOR FAN
You may hear air being forced through the cabinet by the fan.
EVAPORATOR
The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.
DEFROST HEATER
During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a popping sound may occur.
WATER VALVE *
When the ice maker fills with water, you will hear a buzzing sound and water running.
INSULATION
Rigid foam insulation has excellent insulating capabilities. It is very energy efficient; however, it does have a tendency to amplify sound.
