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Water or ice is leaking from the dispenser
Check if ...
The glass is not being held under the ice dispenser
long enough, causing the ice to spill.
The glass is not being held under the water dispenser
long enough, causing water to drip.
An ice cube is stuck in the chute and holding the trap
door open.
Then ...
Hold the container under the ice chute for two to three
seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. A small
amount of ice may dispense after the lever is released.
Hold the container under the water dispenser two to
three seconds after releasing the dispenser lever.
Water may continue to dispense during this time.
Remove the cube.
The dispenser water is not cool enough
Check if ...
The refrigerator has been newly installed.
A large amount of water has been recently dispensed.
No water has been recently dispensed.
Then ...
Allow 24 hours for the tank to cool completely.
Allow 24 hours for the tank to cool completely.
The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the
first glass of water.
Temperature is too warm
Check if ...
The air vents are blocked in either compartment.
This prevents the movement of cold air from the
freezer to the refrigerator.
The door(s) are opened often.
A large amount of food has just been added to
the refrigerator or freezer.
The controls are not set correctly for the surrounding
conditions.
Then ...
Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. Refer
to “Ensuring proper air circulation” for the location of
air vents.
Be aware that the refrigerator will warm when this
occurs. In order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get
everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep
food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door
as soon as the food is removed.
Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator.
It can take several hours for the refrigerator to return
to the normal temperature.
See “How the controls work” section.
The center divider between the two compartments is warm
Check if ...
The condenser coil or base grille is dirty or clogged.
The motor has quit working.
Then ...
Clean according to “Cleaning Your Refrigerator” section.
See “Your refrigerator will not operate” earlier in this
section.
NOTE: The refrigerator temperature may turn from
warm to hot.
If not due to any of above, the warmth is probably due
to normal operation of the automatic exterior moisture
control. If still concerned, call the Consumer
Assistance Center.