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Before gou call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and moneg! Review the charts on the following
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Possible Causes
What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in defrost cgcle.
• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cgcle to end.
operate
Either or both controls set
• Set the controls to a temperature setting.
to O(off).
Refrigerator is unplugged.
• Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
The refrigerator
is in
• Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
showroom mode.
Vibration or rattling
Rollers need adjusting.
• See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for long
Normal when refrigerator
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelg
periods orcgcles on
is first plugged in.
cool down.
and offfrequentlg.
Often occurs when large
• This is normal.
(Modern refrigerators
amounts of food are
with more storage
placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger
freezer require more
Door left open.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
operating time. Theg
Hot weather or frequent
• This is normal.
start and stop
door openings.
often to maintain
even temperaturesJ
Temperature controls set
• SeeAbout the controls.
at the coldest setting.
Refrigerator or freezer
Temperature
control not set
• See About the controls.
compartment
too warm
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
• Set the temperature
control one step colder.
door openings.
See About the controls.
Door left open.
• Check to see ifpackage is holding door open.
Frost or ice crgstals
Door left open.
• Check to see ifpackage is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
is normal)
door openings.
Divider between
Automatic energg saver
• This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
refrigerator and freezer
sgstem circulates we rm
compartments
liquid around front edge
feels warm
of freezer compartment.
Automatic icemaker
Icemaker power switch
• Set the power switch to the on position.
does not work
is in the off position.
Water supplg turned off or
• See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment too warm.
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelg cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage
• Levelcubes bg hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.
(Green power light on
icemaker
blinking}.
• Turn off the icemaker,remove cubes and turn the
icemaker back on.
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