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f?EFf?!GERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
~MOTOR OPERATES FOR LONG PERIODS
‘MOTOR STARTS & STOPS FREQUENTLY
~May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
~Tem~erature control in OFF position.
@If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall receptacle. @If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit
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~Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment require more operating time.
@Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your
@Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen. @Hot
~Door left open.
*Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 3.
~Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 6.
~Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on inside front cover.
@Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain eveil temperatures.
VIBRATION OR
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OPERATING SOUNDS
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@If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front roller screws or leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to INSTALLATION on page 2.
*If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal. @Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properiy.
@The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.
~Normal fan air
QDefrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
~Defrost water dripping into drain pan. o Temperature control clicks ON or OFF
~Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
@Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration foi60wing defrost.
~ With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and
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Q Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeratkm process, it is ncmnal that I%@ be expe/led in the area under the refrigerato~ Some floor ccwerirxJswil/ discdor at these norms/ fmd safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering
supplier should be com.dted if you object to this disccdcwati~n. | ||
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