Troubleshooting
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The refrigerator does not | • Check that the power plug is properly connected. |
work at all or it does not chill | • Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? |
sufficiently. | Try setting it to a lower temperature. |
| • Is the Refrigerator in direct sunlight or located near a heat source? |
| • Is the back of the Refrigerator so close to the wall that air cannot keep circulating? |
| (Refer to page 10 for the best location.) |
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The food in the refrigerator is | • Is the temperature control on the display set to the correct temperature? |
frozen. | Try setting it to a warmer temperature. |
| • Is the temperature in the room too low? |
| • Did you store the food too close to the air vent at the back of the Refrigerator? |
| Move the food away from the air vent. |
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You hear sounds. | • Check that the Refrigerator is level and stable. |
| • Is the back of the Refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from |
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| • Was anything dropped behind or under the Refrigerator? |
| • A “ticking” sound is heard from inside the Refrigerator. |
| It is normal and occurs because various accessories are contracting or expanding |
| according to the temperature of the Refrigerator interior. |
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The front corners and | • Some heat is normal as |
vertical hinged section of | the Refrigerator to prevent condensation. |
the appliance are hot and | • Is the Refrigerator door ajar? |
condensation is occurring. | Condensation can occur when you leave the door open for a long time. |
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Ice Maker is not producing | • Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice? |
ice. | • Is the water line connected and the |
| • Did you manually stop the ice making function? |
| • Is the Freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the Freezer temperature lower. |
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You hear water bubbling in | • This is normal. The bubbling comes from the Refrigerator coolant liquid circulating |
the refrigerator. | through the Refrigerator. |
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There is a bad smell in the | • Check for spoiled food. |
refrigerator. | • Foods with strong odors(for example, fish) should be tightly covered. |
| • Clean out your Freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspicious food. |
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Frost forms on the walls of | • Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely. |
the Freezer. | • Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient air circulation. |
| • Is the Freezer drawer closed properly? |
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Water dispenser is not | • Is the water line connected and the |
functioning. | • Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked? |
(Water dispenser models only) | Make sure the tubing is free and clear of any obstruction. |
| • Is the water tank frozen because the Refrigerator temperature is too low? |
| Try selecting a warmer setting on the main display panel. |
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