COOLING
Refrigerator or | Refrigerator | was recently installed, | it may | take | up to | 24 hours for each compartment | to | |
Freezer section | is too |
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Doors are opened often or for long periods of time.
Unit is installed in a hot location.
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 110F.
interior moisture buildup.
A large amount of food or hot food was added to either compartment.
Doors not closed correctly.
Temperature controt is not set correctly.
Defrost cycle has recently completed.
Doors are opened often or for long periods of time.
Doors not closed correctly.
Weather is humid.
Defrost cycle recently completed.
Food is not packaged correctly.
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.
See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in Parts & Features Troubleshooting.
if the temperature is too warm, adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for more information.
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.
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.
See the Doors will not close correctly section in the Troubleshooting section.
Humid weather allows additional moisture to enter the compartments when the doors are opened leading to condensation or frost. Maintaining a reasonable level of humidity in the home will help to control the amount of moisture that can enter the compartments.
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 that the proper temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
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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