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| Refrigerator does | • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about |
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| not operate | 30 minutes. |
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| • Freezer control is in the OFF position. |
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| • If the interior light is not on, the refrigerator may not be plugged |
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| in at the wall outlet. |
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| • If the plugs are secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, |
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| plug a lamp into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped |
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| circuit breaker or |
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| Motor operates for | • Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger |
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| long periods | freezer compartment require more operating time. |
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| • Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your |
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| requires 24 hours to completely cool down. |
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| • Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled |
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| or frozen. |
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| • Hot |
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| • Door left open. |
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| • Temperature controls are set too cold. |
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| • Condenser needs cleaning. |
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| Motor starts and stops | • Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain |
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| frequently | even temperatures. |
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| Vibration or rattling | • If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly |
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| on the floor. The front leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is |
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| weak or uneven. Adjust leveling legs or call your installer. |
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| • If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. |
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| Slight vibration is normal. |
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| Operating sounds | • The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero |
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| temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce |
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| higher sound levels than your old refrigerator. |
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| • Normal fan air |
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| refrigerator and freezer |
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| the compressor motor. |
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| These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time: |
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| • Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost. |
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| • Defrost water dripping. |
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| • Temperature control clicks ON or OFF. |
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| • Refrigerant boiling or gurgling. |
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| • Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion |
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| and contraction during defrost and refrigeration |
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| following defrost. |
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| • Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in |
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| pipes as icemaker refills. |
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| Foods dry out | • Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly. |
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| Fresh food | • Temperature control not set cold enough. |
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| or freezer | • Warm |
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| compartment | • Door left open for too long a time. |
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| too warm |
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| • Package may be holding door open. |
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