PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE
You can solve many common appliance problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
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Appliance does not operate. | Not plugged in. |
| The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse. |
| The appliance temperature control is set at “OFF”. |
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Compressor turns on and off | The room temperature is hotter than normal. |
frequently. | A large amount of food has been added to the appliance. |
| The door is open too often. |
| The door is not closed completely. |
| The temperature control is not set correctly. |
| The door gasket does not seal properly. |
| The appliance does not have the correct clearance. |
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Vibrations | Check to ensure that the appliance is level. |
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The appliance seems to make too | The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, |
much noise. | which is normal. |
| As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by |
| the flow of refrigerant in your appliance. |
| Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause |
| popping and crackling noises. |
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The door will not close properly. | The appliance is not level. |
| The door was reversed and not properly installed. |
| The gasket is dirty. |
| The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position. |
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