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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator •Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently. Often occurs when large •This is normal.
(Modern refrigerators amounts of food are
with more storage placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger
Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
freezer require more
•Rollers must be properly adjusted so doors/drawers
operating time. They
will close automatically when partially open. See
start and stop often
Preparing to Install the Refrigerator.
to maintain even
Hot weather or frequent •This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature control •See Getting started.
set at the coldest setting.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature controls not set •See Getting started.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent •Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See Getting started.
Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
•Rollers must be properly adjusted so doors/drawers
will close automatically when partially open. See
Preparing to Install the Refrigerator.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food •Rollers must be properly adjusted so doors/drawers
(frost within package will close automatically when partially open. See
is normal) Preparing to Install the Refrigerator.
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Ice cubes have Food transmitting odor/taste •Wrap foods well.
odor/taste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator •See Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
•Rollers must be properly adjusted so doors/drawers
will close automatically when partially open. See
Preparing to Install the Refrigerator.
Freezer control not set •See Getting started.
cold enough.
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;
replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning. •See Care and cleaning.
temperatures.)
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