troubleshooting
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The refrigerator does not | • | Check that the power plug is properly connected. | |
work at all or it does not | • | Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? | |
chill sufficiently. | • | Try setting it to a lower temperature. | |
Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located too near a heat source? | |||
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| If so, it may not be able to cool sufficiently. Install it in a location that is out of direct | |
| • | sunlight and not near a heat source. | |
| Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall, preventing proper ventilation? | ||
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| If so, it may not be able to cool sufficiently. Keep it an appropriate distance from the | |
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| wall. | |
| • Is there too much food inside so that the food is blocking the outlet vent? | ||
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| To keep the refrigerator at a suitable temperature, do not fill the refrigerator with too | |
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| much food. | |
The food in the fridge is | • | Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature? | |
frozen. |
| Try setting it to a warmer temperature. | |
| • Is the temperature in the room very low? | ||
| • Did you store the food with a high water content in the coldest part of the fridge? | ||
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| Try moving those items into the body of the fridge instead of keeping them in the | |
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| CoolSelect Zone™ drawer. | |
You hear unusual noises | • | Check that the refrigerator is level and stable. | |
or sounds. | • | Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air from | |
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| circulating? | |
| • Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator? | ||
| • A “ticking” sound is heard from inside the refrigerator. This is normal and occurs | ||
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| because various accessories are contracting or expanding in relation to the | |
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| temperature of the refrigerator interior. | |
The front corners of | • | Some heat is normal as | |
the appliance are hot |
| refrigerator to prevent condensation. | |
and condensation is | • Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave the door open | ||
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occurring. | • | ||
Water condensation in the drawer may occur when storing vegetables and it will be | |||
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| removed naturally as time passes. | |
Ice is not dispensing. | • | Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before making ice? | |
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| It may take longer to make ice if it is not sufficiently cool, such as when first installed. | |
| • Is the water line connected and the | ||
| • Did you manually stop the ice making function? Make sure Ice is set to Cubed or | ||
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| Crushed. | |
| • Is there any ice blocked within the ice maker bucket? | ||
| • Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer temperature lower. | ||
You can hear water | • | This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refrigerant coolant liquid circulating | |
bubbling in the refrigerator. |
| through the refrigerator. | |
There is a bad smell in the | • | Has a food item spoiled? | |
refrigerator. | • | Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, fish) is wrapped so that it is airtight. | |
| • Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled food. | ||
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| When cleaning the inside of the fridge, store food elsewhere and unplug the | |
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| appliance. Wipe with a dry dishcloth after | |
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| refrigerator. | |
Frost forms on the walls | • | Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely. | |
of the freezer. | • | Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient air circulation. | |
| • Is the freezer drawer closed properly? | ||
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| If the freezer drawer is not completely closed or is blocked, humidity from outside | |
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| may enter and cause severe frost to form. |
Water dispenser is not • Is the water line connected and the
functioning.• Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked? 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.
•Check if the filter is properly installed. If it is not properly installed, the water dispenser may not work.
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