TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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ICE HAS OFF- | The icemaker was recently installed. | u Discard first few batches of ice to avoid |
TASTE OR ODOR |
| discolored or |
| The ice has been stored for too long. | u Throw away old ice and make new supply. |
| The food has not been wrapped tightly in | u Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to |
| either compartment. | the ice if food is not wrapped properly. |
| The water supply contains minerals such as | u A filter may need to be installed (or |
| sulfur. | replaced) to eliminate taste and odor |
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| The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. | u See Care and Cleaning section on pages |
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| Ice storage bin needs cleaning. | u Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes. |
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THERE IS | The refrigerator is defrosting. | u The water will evaporate. It is normal for |
WATER IN THE |
| water to drip into the defrost pan. |
DEFROST DRAIN | It is more humid than normal. | u Expect that the water in the defrost pan will |
PAN |
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| when it is hot or humid. |
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THE | The sounds may be normal for your | u Refer to the Understanding Sounds You |
REFRIGERATOR | refrigerator. | May Hear section on page 31. |
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MUCH NOISE |
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THE ICEMAKER | The freezer temperature is cold enough to | u Wait 24 hours after |
IS NOT | produce ice. | production. See the Setting the Controls |
PRODUCING ICE |
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OR ICE CUBES | Door left open. | u Check to see if something is holding the |
ARE FREEZING |
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TOO SLOWLY |
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CUBES | Smaller cube size level is selected. | u Select larger cube size using cube size |
PRODUCED BY |
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ICEMAKER ARE | Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to | u Call a plumber to clear the valve. |
TOO SMALL | water line may be clogged. |
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THE DOORS ARE | The gaskets are dirty or sticky. | u Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they |
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| touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or |
OPEN |
| kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning. |
| The door is reopened within a short time after | u When you open the door, warmer air enters |
| having been opened. | the refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can |
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| create a vacuum. If the door is hard to open, |
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| equalize, then see if it opens more easily. |
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