Compressor Motor Seems To Run Too Much, Check if

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH

Check if...	Then...

The refrigerator that was replaced was an	Modern refrigerators with more storage space require
older model.	more operating time.

The room temperature is hotter than normal.	The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal
	room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to
	80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run
	even more often.

The door is opened often or a large amount	Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator.
of food has just been added.	It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to cool
	the refrigerator back down. Adding a large amount of food
	warms the refrigerator. See the Food Storage Guide Section.
	In order to conserve energy, 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.

The refrigerator was recently plugged in and	The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
the refrigerator control was set correctly	completely.

The refrigerator control was not set correctly for the	See the Adjusting control settings Section.
surrounding conditions.

The doors are not closed completely.	Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see
	Doors will not close completely below.

The condenser coils are dirty.	This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder.
	Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the Care and Cleaning
	section.

Check if...	Then...
The refrigerator is not level.	See the Installation Section to level refrigerator.

Food packages are blocking the door open.	Rearrange food containers to clear door and door shelves.

The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins	Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, shelves
or baskets are out of position.	and baskets into their correct positions. See the Using Your
	Refrigerator Section.

The gaskets are sticking.	Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch. Rub a thin
	coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets after cleaning.

The refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable.	Level the refrigerator. Refer to the Door Closing and
	Alignment Section.

The doors were removed during product installation	Remove and replace the doors according to the Removing,
and not properly replaced.	Reversing and Replacing Refrigerator Doors section
	or call a qualified service technician.

Check if...	Then...
The door is not closing properly.	See Doors will not close completely above.

The door is opened often.	When the door is opened, warm, humid air is allowed in
	the freezer resulting in frost.