Avoid Service Checklist | Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. |
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RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR |
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Refrigerator compressor does not run. |
| Refrigerator control is off. Set refrigerator control. See Setting the Controls. |
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| Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator. The defrost |
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| Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. |
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| House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check and/or replace fuse with a 15 amp |
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| fuse. Reset circuit breaker. |
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| Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric company. |
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Refrigerator runs too much or too |
| Room or outside weather is hot. It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions. |
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| Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. It takes about |
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| refrigerator to cool down completely. |
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| Automatic ice maker is operating (some models). Operation of the ice maker causes the refrigerator to |
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| Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. |
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| Open the doors less often. |
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| Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open. Make sure refrigerator is level. Keep food and |
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| containers from blocking door. See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. |
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| Refrigerator control is set too cold. Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting until the refrigerator |
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| temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Then, if the freezer |
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| temperature is not right, set the freezer control to a colder setting. |
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| Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. Clean or change gasket. Leaks |
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| in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures. |
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Refrigerator compressor goes on and |
| Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator at a constant temperature. This is normal. Refrigerator goes on |
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TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD |
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Temperature in the freezer is too cold |
| Freezer control is set too cold. Set the freezer control to a warmer setting until the freezer temperature |
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Temperature in the refrigerator is too cold and the freezer temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator control is set too cold. Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize. Then, if the freezer temperature is not right, set the freezer control to a colder setting.
Food stored in drawers freezes. Refrigerator control is set too cold. See above solution.
Food stored in Meat Keeper (some models) freezes.
Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the freezing point of water (32°F, 0°C) for maximum fresh storage time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM | Chilled Air Control set too cold. Adjust the Chilled Air Control to a lower setting. |
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Temperature in the freezer or | Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is |
refrigerator is too warm. | opened. Open the door less often. |
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| Door is open slightly. See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. |
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| Condenser is dirty. Clean condenser. See "Outside" in Care and Cleaning. |
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