PROBLEM

Freezer control and lights are on, but compressors are not operating

Environment-controlled drawers are too warm

Refrigerator does not operate

Refrigerator still won't operate

Electronic controls (some models) read EO, ES, or ERROR in display.

Temperature of food is too cold

Food temperature appears too warm

Refrigerator has an odor

Water droplets form on outside of refrigerator

Water droplets form on inside of refrigerator

Refrigerator or ice maker make unfamiliar sounds

16or seems too loud

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Refrigerator is in defrost mode.

Control settings are toolow.

Freezer controls are set too low.

Drawer is improperlypositioned.

Refrigerator is not plugged in.

Dial control in freezer is set to off (some models)

Electronic temperature controls (some models) have been turned off.

Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs to be reset.

Power outage has occurred.

Unit is malfunctioning

Controls have detected functional problems

and will attempt to regulate temperature until service is obtained.

Condenser coils are dirty.

Refrigerator or freezer controls are set too high.

Door is not closing properly.

Door gaskets are not sealing properly. Controls need to be adjusted.

Condenser coils are dirty.

Rear air grille is blocked.

Door has been opened frequently, or has been opened for long periods of time.

Food has recently been added.

Compartment is dirty or has odor-causingfood. Door is not closing properly.

Door gaskets are not sealing properly. Humidity levels are high.

Controls require adjustment.

Humidity levels are high or door has been opened frequently.

Door gaskets are not sealing properly. Normal operation.

SOLUTION

Normal operation. Wait 40 minutes to see if unit restarts.

See drawer section in RefrigeratorFeaturesto adjustcontrols. See temperature controls section in Installing Your Refrigerator to adjust your controls.

See drawer section in Refrigerator Features to properly install drawers.

Plug in unit.

See dial temperature controls section in Installing Your Refrigerator to adjust your controls.

See hidden electronic control section under Dispenser Features.

Replace any blown fuses. Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary.

Call local power company listing to report outage. Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another unit. If another unit is not available, place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food. Warranty does not cover food loss. Contact service for assistance.

Contact servicer for assistance.

Clean according to cleaning instructionsin Hints and Care. See temperature control section in Installing Your Refrigerator. to adjust your controls.

See leveling instructions in Installing Your Refrigerator. Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored containers or foodstuffs, etc.). Clean according to cleaning instructions in Hints and Care.

See temperature controls section in Installing Your Refrigerator to adjust your controls.

Clean according to cleaning instructions in Hints and Care.

Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to make sure grille is not blocked. Rear air grille is located behind crisper drawers.

Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as possible.

Allow interior environment to adjust for period the door has been open.

Allow time for recently-added food to reach refrigeratoror freezer temperature.

Refer to odor removal section in Hints and Care.

Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored containers or foodstuffs, etc.). See leveling instructions in Installing Your Refrigerator. Clean according to cleaning instructions in Hints and Care. Normal during times of high humidity.

See temperature controls section in Installing Your Refrigerator to adjust your controls.

Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as possible.

Clean according to cleaning instructions in Hints and Care. Refer to noise section of Troubleshooting for details.

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