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| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
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| REFRIGERATOR | • May be in defrost cycle when compressor does not operate for about |
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| DOES NOT OPERATE | 30 minutes. |
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| • Temperature control in the OFF position. |
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| • If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at |
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| wall outlet. |
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| • The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset |
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| the breaker. |
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| MOTOR OPERATES | • Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the |
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| FOR LONG PERIODS | refrigerator to completely cool down. |
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| OR CYCLES ON AND | • Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator. |
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| OFF FREQUENTLY |
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| This is normal. |
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| (Modern refrigerators |
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| • Door left open or package holding door open. |
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| with more storage |
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| • Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal. |
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| space and a larger |
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| freezer require more | • Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. See Temperature |
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| operating time. They |
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| Controls. |
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| start and stop often |
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| to maintain even |
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| temperatures.) |
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| VIBRATION OR | • Level the refrigerator. See Installation Instructions. |
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| RATTLING |
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| (Slight vibration |
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| is normal.) |
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| OPERATING | • Normal fan air |
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| SOUNDS | and freezer |
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| behind the grille panel. |
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| • These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time: |
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| • Defrost water dripping. |
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| • Refrigerant boiling or gurgling. |
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| • Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and |
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| contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost. |
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| • Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as |
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| icemaker refills. |
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| • The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills |
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| with water. |
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| DOOR NOT CLOSING | • Refrigerator not level. See Installation Instructions. |
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| PROPERLY | • Package holding door open. |
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| FRESH FOOD | • Temperature controls not set cold enough. See Temperature |
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| OR FREEZER | Controls. |
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| COMPARTMENT | • Warm weather or frequent door openings. |
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| TOO WARM |
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| • Door left open for long time. |
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| • Package may be holding door open. |
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