PROBLEMS WITH YOUR REFRIGERATOR?
You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling a service technician.
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Problem | Possible Cause |
Refrigerator does not operate. | Not plugged in. |
| The circuit breaker has tripped or fuse has blown. |
| The thermostat is at the 0 position. |
Turns on and off frequently. | The room temperature is warmer than normal. |
| A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator. |
| The door is opened too often. |
| The door is not closed completely. |
| The temperature control is not set correctly. |
| The door gasket does not seal properly. |
| The refrigerator does not have the correct clearances. |
Vibrations | Check to assure that the refrigerator is level. |
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The refrigerator seems to make | The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, which is |
too much noise. | normal. |
| As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of |
| refrigerant in your refrigerator. |
| Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and |
| crackling noises. |
| The refrigerator is not level. |
The door will not close | The refrigerator is not level. |
properly. | The door was reversed and not properly installed. |
| The gasket is dirty. |
| The shelves are out of position. |
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