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| provide | more stable temperatnres |
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too many door onenin_s
i odern refrigerators are larger and run colder, which requires more running time to the door not sea_ing (_ne to a package or a container holding door open)
• warm room temperature
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Warm | air | from | cabinet | bottom |
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| temperature | control set | too cold |
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Refrigerator | compartment |
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Sizzling | sound | in | freezer |
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Visible | glow in the | freezer | vents |
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| • | the | appearance | of a red | glow or reflection | is normal | dnring the defrost | cycle |
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Automatic | ice | maker | not | operating |
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Water dispenser | not operating | • water | pressure too | low | |
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