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Energy-Saving Tips
•Don'topen the doors more often than necessary.
•Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather
•Keep the Power Miser Switch in the left position unless moisture forms on the cabinet in hot, humid weather,
•Be sure the doors are closed tightly_ Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven't been left open accidentally.
•Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator
*Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator
-Keep Foodscovered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator°
-if you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back to regular settings_
•Don't overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool
Before You Call for Service
Save time and money Check this list of causes of minor operating problems you can correct yourself
Refrigerator does not operate
•May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 35 minutes
•Temperature control in OFF position_
•if interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at walt outleL
*If plug is secure and refrigerator fails to operate, plug lamp or small appliance into same outlet to determine if there is tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse_
Motor operates for long periods
•Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment require more operating time°
°Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your
down,
o Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
•Hot
•Door left open
•Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to page 4, ° Condenser needs cleaning Refer to page 11
•Check
Motor starts & stops frequently
•Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures This is normak
Vibration or rattling
•if refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor, The front roller screws need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven Refer to page 3
•If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them Slight vibration is normal
Operating sounds
°The high speed compressor motor required to maintain
near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator_
"Normat fan air
•These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
•Normal air flow cooling motor In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator° Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures_ Your
floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object to thisdiscoloration.
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