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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 set at OFF. |
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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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| space and a larger | • Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal. |
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| freezer require |
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| • | Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. See Temperature |
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| more operating time. |
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| They start and stop |
| Controls. |
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| often to maintain |
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| even temperatures.) |
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| ACTUAL | • | Refrigerator just plugged in. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize. |
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| TEMPERATURE | • Door open for too long. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize. |
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| NOT EQUAL TO SET |
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| TEMPERATURE | • Warm food added to refrigerator. Allow 24 hours for system |
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| to stabilize. |
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| • | Defrost cycle is in process. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize. |
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| VIBRATION OR | • | Refrigerator is not level. 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 |
| fresh food 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 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 |
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| as 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 is not level. See Installation Instructions. |
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| PROPERLY |
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