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Troubleshooting Tips
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Refrigerator does not |
| Control in OFF position. | • Move the control to a temperature setting. |
operate |
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| Refrigerator is unplugged. | • Push the plug completely into the outlet. | |
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| The fuse is blown/circuit | • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. |
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Vibration or rattling |
| Front leveling legs need | • See Leveling Legs. |
(slight vibration |
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Motor operates for |
| Normal when refrigerator | • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely |
long periods or cycles |
| is first plugged in. | cool down. |
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| Often occurs when large | • This is normal. |
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| amounts of food are |
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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. |
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| door openings. |
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| Temperature control | • See About the control. |
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| set at the coldest setting. |
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| Not enough clearance | •Wipe off the condenser on the back. Make sure there is |
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| from the wall. | enough air circulation around the refrigerator. |
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Refrigerator too warm |
| Temperature control not set | • See About the control. |
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| cold enough. |
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| Warm weather or frequent | • Set the temperature control one step colder. |
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| door openings. | See About the control. |
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| Door left open. | •Check to see if package is holding door open. |
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Refrigerator has odor |
| Foods transmitting | • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. |
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| 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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| Defrost water pan needs cleaning. | • See Care and cleaning. |
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Moisture forms on |
| Not unusual during | • Wipe surface dry. |
outside of refrigerator |
| periods of high humidity. |
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Moisture collects inside |
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(in humid weather, air |
| long door openings. |
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carries moisture into |
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refrigerator when door |
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is opened) |
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