To Clean Your Refrigerator:
NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
3.Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
4.There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to
3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.
If you need to clean the condenser:
■Remove the base grille.
■Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of the condenser.
■Replace the base grille when finished.
5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Changing theLightBulbs
NOTE: Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape and wattage. The dispenser light requires a heavy duty
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove light shield when applicable.
NOTE: To clean the light shield, wash it with warm water and liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.
3.Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size, shape and wattage.
4.Replace light shield when applicable.
5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
The refrigerator isn’t cooling
■Are the temperature controls set at the
NOTE: Adjusting the controls to coldest setting will not cool either compartment more quickly.
The lights do not work
■Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See “Changing the Light Bulbs.”
■Is the dispenser light set to ON? The dispenser light will operate only when the levers are pressed. If you want the dispenser light to stay on continuously, set the dispenser light to ON, or NIGHT LIGHT. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”
■Is the dispenser light set to NIGHT LIGHT? If the dispenser is set to the NIGHT LIGHT mode, be sure the dispenser light sensor is not blocked. See “Water and Ice Dispensers.”
Temperature is too warm
Check the following:
■Are the air vents blocked in either compartment?
■Are the door(s) opened often?
■Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator or freezer?
■Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
The motor seems to run too much
Check the following:
■Is the room temperature hotter than normal?
■Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator?
■Are the doors opened often?
■Are the doors not closed completely?
■Are the condenser coils dirty?
NOTE: Your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one due to its
There is interior moisture buildup
Check the following:
■Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator?
■Are the door(s) opened often?
■Is the room humid?
■Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
■Was a
The doors will not close completely
Check the following:
■Are food packages blocking the door open?
■Is the ice storage bin out of position?
■Were the doors removed during product installation and not properly replaced?
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