Before You Call (continued)
PROBLEM |
| CAUSE |
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM | ||
Freezer/Refrigerator | • | Doors are opened too |
temperature is too warm. |
| frequently or too long. |
| • Door is slightly open. | |
| • | Condenser is dirty. |
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CORRECTION
• Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is |
opened. Open the door less often. |
• See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF |
DOORS/DRAWERS. |
• Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care |
and Cleaning section. |
Freezer temperature is too warm. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature is too warm. Freezer temperature is satisfactory.
Temperature in the Meat Keeper is too warm (some models).
•Freezer control is set too warm.
•Refrigerator control is set too warm.
•Meat Keeper Temperature Control is set too warm.
• Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours |
for temperature to stabilize. |
• Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 |
hours for temperature to stabilize. |
• Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a colder |
setting. |
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls.
Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover.
•Weather is hot and humid.
•Door is slightly open.
•Door is opened too often or too long.
•Open containers.
•Vegetables contain and give off moisture.
• The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating |
increases. |
• See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF |
DOORS/DRAWERS. |
• Open door less often. |
• Keep containers covered. |
• It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of |
the cover. |
• Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting. |
Water collects in bottom of | • | Washed vegetables and fruit |
drawer. |
| drain while in the drawer. |
• Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water |
collecting in bottom of drawer is normal. |
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on | • | Weather is humid. |
outside of refrigerator or |
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between doors. | • | Door is slightly open, causing |
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| cold air from inside refrigerator |
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| to meet warm air from outside. |
•This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear.
•See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
Ice maker is not making any ice.
•Ice maker wire signal arm is in the “up” or OFF position.
•Household water line valve is not open.
•Freezer is not cold enough.
•Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material.
•Check to see if the water dispenser is dispensing water.
•Move wire signal arm to the “down” or ON position.
•Turn on household water line valve.
•See PROBLEM section TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM.
•Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. Ensure that valve is not a
•If not, the ice & water filter cartridge is clogged or restricted by foreign material, and must be replaced.
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