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| REFRIGERATOR/ | • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about | ||
| FREEZER DOES NOT | 30 minutes. | ||
| OPERATE | • Temperature control in the OFF position. | ||
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| • If interior light is not on, refrigerator/freezer may not be plugged in | ||
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| • The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset | ||
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| MOTOR OPERATES | • Normal when refrigerator/freezer is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours | ||
| FOR LONG PERIODS | or the refrigerator/freezer to completely cool down. | ||
| OR CYCLES ON AND | • Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator/ | ||
| OFF FREQUENTLY | |||
| freezer. This is normal. | |||
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| • Door left open or package holding door open. | |||
| and freezers with more | |||
| • Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal. | |||
| storage space and a | |||
| larger freezer require | • Temperature control set at the coldest setting. See Temperature | ||
| more operating time. | |||
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| They start and stop | |||
| • Condenser needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning. | |||
| often to maintain even | |||
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| VIBRATION OR | • See Leveling. | ||
| RATTLING |
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| OPERATING | • The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero | ||
| SOUNDS | temperatures in the large freezer may produce higher sound levels | ||
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| than your old refrigerator/freezer. | ||
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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 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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| DOOR NOT CLOSING | • Refrigerator/freezer not level. See Leveling. | ||
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| REFRIGERATOR/ | • Temperature control not set cold enough. See Temperature | ||
| FREEZER | Control. | ||
| TOO WARM | • Warm weather or frequent door openings. | ||
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| • Door left open for long time. | ||
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| • Package may be holding door open. | ||
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