The divider between the two compartments is warm, Then

The divider between the two compartments is warm

Check if ...	Then ...
The condenser coils or base grille are dirty or clogged. Clean according to the “Cleaning your refrigerator” section.

The motor has quit working.	See “Your refrigerator will not operate” earlier in this section.
	NOTE: The refrigerator temperature may turn from warm
	to hot.

	If not due to any of above, the warmth is probably due to
	normal operation of the automatic exterior moisture control.
	If still concerned, call the Consumer Assistance Center.

Check if ...	Then ...
The air vents are blocked in either compartment.	Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. Refer to
This prevents the movement of cold air from the	“Ensuring proper air circulation” for the location of air vents.
freezer to the refrigerator.

The door(s) are opened often.	Be aware that the refrigerator will warm when this occurs.
	In order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get everything
	you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food
	organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon
	as the food is removed.

A large amount of food has just been added to	Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator.
the refrigerator or freezer.	It can take several hours for the refrigerator to return to the
	normal temperature.

The controls are not set correctly for the	Refer to the “Setting the controls” section.
surrounding conditions.

	Check if ...	Then ...

	The air vents are blocked in the refrigerator.	Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. Refer to
		“Ensuring proper air circulation” for the location of air vents.

	The door is opened often.	To avoid humidity build-up, try to get everything you need
		out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is
		easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is
		removed. (When the door is opened, humidity from the room
		air enters the refrigerator. The more often the door is opened,
		the faster humidity builds up, especially when the room itself
		is very humid.)

	The room is humid.	It is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator
		when the room air is humid.