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Problem | Possible Causes | Solutions | ||
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Interior moisture | Doors are opened often or for | When the doors are opened often or for long | ||
buildup. | long periods of time. | periods of time, warm, humid air enters the | ||
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| compartment. This raises the temperature and | ||
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| moisture level within the compartment. To | ||
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| lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and | ||
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| duration of door openings. | ||
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| Doors not closed correctly. | See the Doors will not close correctly section in | ||
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| the Troubleshooting section. | ||
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| Weather is humid. | Humid weather allows additional moisture | ||
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| to enter the compartments when the doors | ||
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| are opened leading to condensation or frost. | ||
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| Maintaining a reasonable level of humidity in the | ||
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| home will help to control the amount of moisture | ||
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| that can enter the compartments. | ||
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| Defrost cycle recently | During the defrost cycle, the temperature | ||
| completed. | of each compartment may raise slightly and | ||
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| condensation may form on the back wall. | ||
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| Wait 30 minutes and confirm that the proper | ||
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| temperature has been restored once the defrost | ||
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| cycle has completed. | ||
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| Food is not packaged correctly. | Food stored uncovered or unwrapped, and damp | ||
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| containers can lead to moisture accumulation | ||
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| within each compartment. Wipe all containers | ||
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| dry and store food in sealed packaging to prevent | ||
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| condensation and frost. | ||
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Food is freezing | Food with high water content | Rearrange items with high water content away | ||
in the refrigerator | was placed near an air vent. | from air vents. | ||
compartment. |
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Refrigerator temperature control | If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control | |||
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| is set incorrectly. | one increment at a time and wait for the | ||
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| temperature to stabilize. Refer to the Setting the | ||
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| Controls section for more information. | ||
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| Refrigerator is installed in a cold | When the refrigerator is operated in temperature | ||
| location. | below 41°F (5°C), food can freeze in the | ||
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| refrigerator compartment. The refrigerator should | ||
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| not be operated in temperature below 55°F (13°C). | ||
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Frost or ice | Door is opened frequently or for | When the doors are opened often or for long | ||
crystals form | long periods of time. | periods of time, warm, humid air enters the | ||
on frozen food |
| compartment. This raises the temperature and | ||
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| moisture level within the compartment. Increased | ||
package). |
| moisture will lead to frost and condensation. | ||
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| To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and | ||
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| duration of door openings. | ||
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| Door is not closing properly. | Refer to the Doors will not close correctly or pop | ||
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| open section in the Troubleshooting section. | ||
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Refrigerator or | Incorrect temperature control | If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control | ||
Freezer section is | settings. | one increment at a time and wait for the | ||
too cold. |
| temperature to stabilize. Refer to the Setting the | ||
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| Controls section for more information. | ||
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