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PROBLEM

REFRIGERATOR OPERATION

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list

includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance,

CAUSECORRECTION

Refrigerator does not run.

Refrigerator runs too much or too [ong.

Interior refrigerator temperature is too cored,

Interior refrigerator temperature is too warm.

Refrigerator external surface

temperature is warm.

SOUND AND NOISE

Louder sound levels whenever

refrigerator is on.

Longer sound mevemswhen

compressor comes on.

Refrigerator is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt.

,,Temperature control is in the OFF position.

,,Refrigerator may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose.

,,, House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker.

,,Power outage.

*Room or outside weather is hot.

Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time.

,,, Large amounts of warm or hot food have been stored recently.

,,, Doors are opened too frequently or too long.

,,, Refrigerator door may be slightly open.

,,, Refrigerator gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.

', Temperature Control is set too low.

,, Temperature Control is set too

warm.

,,Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently.

,,Door may not be sealing properly.

,,Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently.

,,, Refrigerator has recently been

disconnected for a period of time.

', The external refrigerator walls can be as much as 30°F warmer than room temperature.

', Modern refrigerators have increased storage capacity and more stable temperatures. They require a high efficiency compressor.

,,Refrigerator operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle.

,,Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet,have it checked by a certified technician.

,,See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL" Section.

,,Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.

,,Checldreplace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.

,,Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.

,,It'snormal for the refrigerator to work harder under these conditions.

,,It takes 4 hours for the refrigerator to coo! down completely.

,,Warm food will cause refrigerator to run more until the desired temperature is reached.

,,Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open doors less often.

,,See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.

-Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature.

,,Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

,,Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

,,Warm air enters the refrigerator every time the door is opened. Open the door less often.

,,See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.

,,Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its selected temperature.

,,Refrigerator requires 4 hours to coo! down completely.

,,This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.

,,This is normal When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior.

,,This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run.

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44723, 297055500 specifications

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