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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR REFRIGERATOR?
You can solve many common unit problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try
the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Unit does not operate.
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
The unit temperature control is set at
“OFF”
position.
Turns on and off frequently.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the
unit.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The unit does not have the correct clearances.
Vibrations.
Check to assure that the unit is level.
The unit seems to make too much noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling
sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
unit.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls
may cause popping and crackling noises.
The unit is not level.
The door will not close properly.
The unit is not level.
The door was reversed and not properly installed.
The gasket is dirty or bent.
The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position.
