TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO

4)There is too much frost or moisture forming in and around the refrigerator.

4)There is too much humidity or the ambient temperature is too low.

4)If frost builds up, unplug the refrigerator to defrost. Once defrosted, wipe the surface dry with a clean towel, then plug back in the refrigerator.

5) The refrigerator is making

5) It is placed on an uneven or

5) Place the refrigerator on a level

noise.

unleveled surface.

surface or adjust the legs accordingly.

 

 

5a) This normal.

 

5a) The compressor is operating.

NOTE: The compressor will operate

 

 

more frequently:

 

 

- When the refrigerator is first

 

 

plugged in (for the first 24 hours).

 

 

- When a large amount of food is

 

 

placed in the refrigerator.

 

 

- When the door is opened

 

 

frequently.

 

 

- In hot weather.

6) The refrigerator has an odor.

6) Foods are putting out odors.

6) Foods with strong odors should be

 

 

sealed tight.

 

 

NOTE: It is recommended to keep an

 

 

open box of baking soda in the

 

 

refrigerator; replace every 3 months.

 

6a) Interior needs to be cleaned

6a) See “Care and Cleaning” on

 

 

page 9.

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Honeywell 88037 important safety instructions Trouble Shooting