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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

APPLIANCE • Appliance is so quiet that most of the time you will hear low or
DOES NOT OPERATE no operating noise.
• Appliance may be in defrost cycle when compressor motor does not
operate for about 30 minutes.
• Controls are set to OFF. Press ON/OFFbutton on control panel.
• If interior light is not on, appliance may not be plugged in at
electrical outlet. Push the plug completely into the electrical outlet.
• The GFCI circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset
the breaker.
• The appliance is in showroom mode. Unplug it and plug it back in.
VIBRATION OR • Adjust the leveling legs as shown in the Installation Instructions.
RATTLING (Slight
vibration is normal.)
COMPRESSOR • Normal when appliance is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the
MOTOR OPERATES appliance to completely cool down.
FOR LONG PERIODS • Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in appliance.
OR CYCLES ON AND This is normal.
OFF FREQUENTLY • Door left open or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperature control set at the coldest setting.
See Temperature Control.
COMPARTMENT • Temperature control not set cold enough. See Temperature Control.
TOO WARM Allow 12–24 hours for temperature to change.
• Warm weather or frequent door openings.
• Door left open for long time.
• Package may be holding door open.
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the third shelf.
APPLIANCE • Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
HAS ODOR • Keep open box of baking soda in appliance; replace every 3 months.
DOOR • Door gasket is sticking or folding over. Apply petroleum jelly
NOT CLOSING or paraffin wax to the face of the gasket.
PROPERLY • The door is hitting an internal component inside the appliance.
Adjust interior components to prevent interference.
MOISTURE FORMS • Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry.
ON OUTSIDE OF • Door left open or package holding door open.
APPLIANCE
FROST OR MOISTURE • Too frequent or too long door openings.
COLLECTS INSIDE • In humid weather, air carries moisture into appliance when door
is opened.
• Temperature control is set at coldest setting.
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the third shelf.
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