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REFRIGERATOR DQES NOT OPERATE

MO’K)ROPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS

POSSIBLE CAUSEANDREMEDY

@May be in defrost cyclewhen motor does not operate for about 35 minutes. @Temperaturecontrol in OFF position.

@If interior light is not on, refrigeratormay not be pluggedin at wall outlet.

@If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.

~Modern refrigerators with more storagespace and a larger freezer compartment require more operating time.

@Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usuallyrequires 24 hours to completely cool down.

@Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.

@Hot weather—frequentdoor openings.

@Door left open.

~Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 5. @Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 12.

~Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page 2.

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eIf refrigeratorvibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly Onthe floor. The front roller screwsneed adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Referto ROLLERS on page 4. ~ If dishes vibrate on shelves, try movingthem. Slight vibration is normal.

~The high speedcompressormotorrequiredto maintainnearzerotemperaturesin

thelarge~ree~ercomp~rtmentmayprod~cehigher soundlevelsthan your ~ldrefrigerator.

@Normalfanair flow-one fanblowscoldair throughthe refrigeratorandfreezer compartments—anotherfancoolsthe compressormotor.

~TheseNORMALsoundswillalsobe heard fromtimeto time:

~Defrosttimer switchclicksat defrost.

~Defrostwaterdripping.

~TemperaturecontrolclicksON or OFF. ~Refrigerantboilingor gurgling.

=Crackingor poppingof coolingcoilscausedby expansionandcontractionduring defrostand refrigerationfollowingdefrost.

QIce cubesdroppingintothe bin and waterrunningin pipesas icemakerrefills.

~ Foodsnotcovered,wrappedor sealedproperIy.

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