Questions? Use this problem solver!
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| Outdoor/Indoor Refrigerator |
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| APPLIANCE | • Appliance is so quiet that most of the time you will hear low or | |
| DOES NOT OPERATE | no operating noise. | |
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| • Appliance may be in defrost cycle when compressor motor does not | |
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| operate for about 30 minutes. | |
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| • Controls are set to OFF. Press ON/OFF button on control panel. | |
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| • If interior light is not on, appliance may not be plugged in at | |
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| electrical outlet. Push the plug completely into the electrical outlet. | |
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| • The GFCI circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset | |
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| the breaker. | |
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| • The appliance is in showroom mode. Unplug it and plug it back in. | |
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| VIBRATION OR | • Adjust the leveling legs as shown in the Installation Instructions. | |
| RATTLING (Slight |
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| vibration is normal.) |
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| 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. | |
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| OFF FREQUENTLY | ||
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| • Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal. | |
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| • Temperature control set at the coldest setting. | |
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| See Temperature Control. | |
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| COMPARTMENT | • Temperature control not set cold enough. See Temperature Control. | |
| TOO WARM | Allow | |
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| • 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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| • Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature. | |
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| The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the third shelf. | |
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| APPLIANCE | • Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning. | |
| HAS ODOR | • Keep open box of baking soda in appliance; replace every 3 months. | |
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| 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. | |
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| Adjust interior components to prevent interference. | |
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| MOISTURE FORMS | • Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry. | |
| ON OUTSIDE OF | • Door left open or package holding door open. | |
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| FROST OR MOISTURE | • Too frequent or too long door openings. | |
| COLLECTS INSIDE | • In humid weather, air carries moisture into appliance when door | |
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| • Temperature control is set at coldest setting. | |
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| • Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature. | |
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| The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the third shelf. | |
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