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The Problem Solver(continued)

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I PROBLEM	~-	1 POSSIBLE CAUSE ANDREMEDY
HOT AIR FROM		Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigerationprocess, it is normal that heat be
B(TTTOM OF		expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these
REFRIGERATOR		normal and safe operating temperaturesYour. floor covering supplier should be
		consulted if you object tothis discoloration.

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FRESH FOOD OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE TOO WARM

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Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to page5.

Warm weather-frequent door openings.

Door left open for too longatime.

Package holdingdoor open or blocking air duct in freezer compartment. Package blockingair duct in freezer compartment.

FROST OR ICE

CRYSTALS ON

FROZEN FOOD

AUTOMATIC

ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK

(on modelsso equipped)

Door may have beenleft ajar or package holdingdoor open.

Too frequent or too longdoor openings. Frost within packageis normal.

Icemaker feelerarm in OFF (up) position.

Water supply turned offor not connected.

Freezer compartmenttoo warm.

Cubes too small-water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home waterline may be clogged.

SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING

ICE CUBESHAVE ODOR/TASTE

Door may have beenleft ajar.

Turn temperatureof freezer compartment colder.

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Old cubes need to bediscarded.

Ice storage container needsto be emptied and washed.

Unsealed packages in refrigeratorand/or freezer compartmentsmay betransmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Refer to page12.

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MOISTURE FORMS ON OUTSIDEOF REFRIGERATOR

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MOISTURE

INSIDE.

REFRIGERATOR HAS ODOR

Notunusualduring	periods of highhumidity.	I \	x	1
Move Energy Saver Switch to rightthe.

Too frequent or too longdoor openings.

In humid weather,air carries moisture into refrigerator whendoors are opened.

Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.

Check for spoiled food.

Interior needs cleaning. Referto page 12.

Defrost water system needs cleaning.

Keep openbox of baking soda in refrigerator; replace everythree months.

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