Troubleshooting
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
DO NOT remove ground prong.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Refrigerator Operation
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| The refrigerator | Power cord unplugged? | Plug into a grounded |
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| Is outlet working? | Plug in a lamp to see if the |
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| outlet is working. |
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| Household fuse blown or | Replace the fuse or reset |
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| circuit breaker tripped? | the circuit breaker. If the |
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| problem continues, call an |
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| Are controls on? | Make sure the refrigerator |
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| controls are on. See “Using |
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| New installation? | Allow 24 hours following |
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| installation for the |
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| refrigerator to cool |
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| completely. |
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| Note: Adjusting the |
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| temperature controls to |
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| coldest setting will not cool |
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| either compartment more |
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| The motor seems | Normal operation | Your new refrigerator may |
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| run longer than your old one |
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| refrigerator may run even | |
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| large food load is added, | |
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| doors are opened often, or |
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| if the doors have been left |
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Refrigerator Operation
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The refrigerator | Refrigerator noise has been | ||
seems noisy | reduced over the years. | water valve opens to fill the | |
| Due to this reduction, you | ice maker | |
| may hear intermittent | ||
| noises from your new | adjusting to optimize | |
| refrigerator that you did | performance | |
| not notice from your old | ||
| model. Listed on the right | refrigerant, movement of | |
| are some normal sounds | water lines, or from items | |
| with explanations. | placed on top of the | |
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| refrigerator | |
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| dripping on the heater | |
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| during defrost cycle | |
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| expansion of inside walls, | |
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| Water | |
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| heard when water melts | |
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| during the defrost cycle | |
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| and runs into the drain pan | |
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| as ice is being ejected from | |
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| the ice maker mold. | |
The doors | Door blocked open? | Move food packages away | |
will not close |
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completely | Bin or shelf in the way? | Push bin or shelf back in | |
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| the correct position. | |
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WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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The doors are | Gaskets dirty or sticky? | Clean gaskets and contact | ||
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difficult to open |
| surfaces with mild soap |
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| and warm water. Rinse and | Care | |
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| dry with soft cloth. | ||
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