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Refrigerator or | Refrigerator | was recently installed, | it may | take | up to | 24 hours for each compartment | to | |
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Doors are opened often or for long periods of time.
Unit is installed in a hot location.
A large amount of food or hot food was added to either compartment.
When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.
This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings.
The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures above 110°F.
Adding food warms the compartment requiring the cooling system to run. Allowing hot food to coot to
room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator will reduce this effect.
Doors not | closed correctly. | See the Doors will | not close | correctly | or | pop open | ||
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Temperature | control is not set | if the temperature | is too | warm, adjust | the | control | one | |
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interior moisture buildup.
Defrost cycle has recently completed. During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may raise slightly and condensation may form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm
the proper temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
Doors are opened often or for long When the doors are opened often or for long periods
periods of time.of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings.
Doors not closed correctly. | See the Doors | will | not | close correctly | section | in the | ||||
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Defrost | cycle recently | completed. | During the | defrost | cycle, the temperature | of | each | |||
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Food is not packaged | correctly. | Food stored | uncovered | or unwrapped, | and damp |
containers can lead to moisture accumulation within each compartment. Wipe all containers dry and store food in sealed packaging to prevent condensation and frost.
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