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Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.)
Normal when refrigerator | • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely |
is first plugged in. | cool down. |
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Often occurs when large | • This is normal. |
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Door left open. | • Check to see if package is holding door open. |
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Hot weather or frequent | • This is normal. |
door openings. |
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Temperature control dial | • See About the temperature control dial. |
set at the coldest setting. |
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| Grille and condenser | • See Care and cleaning. | |
| need cleaning. |
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Frost or ice crystals | Door left open. | • Check to see if package is holding door open. | |
on frozen food |
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Too frequent or too long |
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(frost within package |
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door openings. |
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is normal) |
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Automatic icemaker | Icemaker power switch | • On power switch models, set the power switch to the | |
does not work | is not on. | I (on) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler | |
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| Water supply turned off or | • See Installing the water line. | |
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| Freezer compartment | • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely | |
| too warm. | cool down. | |
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| Piled up cubes in the storage | • Level cubes by hand. | |
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Frequent “buzzing” sound | Icemaker is on but the water | • Turn the icemaker off. On power switch models, set the | |
| supply to the refrigerator has | power switch to the O (off) position. On feeler arm | |
| not been connected. | models, move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position. | |
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| Keeping it on will damage the water valve. | |
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Cubes too small | Water shutoff valve connecting | • Call the plumber to clear the valve. | |
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Slow ice cube freezing | Door left open. | • Check to see if package is holding door open. | |
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| Temperature control dial | • See About the temperature control dial. | |
| not set cold enough. |
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Ice cubes have | Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes. | ||
odor/taste |
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Food transmitting odor/taste | • Wrap foods well. | ||
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| Interior of refrigerator | • See Care and cleaning. | |
| needs cleaning. |
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Moisture forms on | Not unusual during | • Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial | |
cabinet surface | periods of high humidity. | one setting colder. | |
between the doors |
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Moisture collects inside | Too frequent or too |
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(in humid weather, air | long door openings. |
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carries moisture into |
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refrigerator when doors |
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are opened) |
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Refrigerator has odor | Foods transmitting | • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. | |
| odor to refrigerator. | • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; | |
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| replace every three months. | |
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| Interior needs cleaning. | • See Care and cleaning. | |
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