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RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
OCCURRENCE
Refrigerator compressor does not run.
SOLUTION
Avoid Service Checklist
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
materials in this appliance.
Freezer control is off. Set freezer control. See Setting the Controls.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20 minutes.
Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check and/or replace fuse with a 15 amp time-
delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric company.
Room or outside weather is hot. It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions.
Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. It takes about 8-12 hours for the
refrigerator to cool down completely.
Automatic ice maker is operating.
Ice
maker
operation
causes
refrigerator
to
run
slightly
more.
Doors
are
opened
too
frequently
or
too
long.
Warm
air
entering
the
refrigerator
causes
it
to
run
more.
Open
doors
less
often.
Refrigerator
or
freezer
door
may
be
slightly
open.
Make
sure
refrigerator
is
level.
Keep
food
and
containers from blocking door. See Occurrence section
OPENING
/
CLOSING
OF
DOORS
/
DRAWERS
.
Refrigerator
control
(found
in
refrigerator
section)
is
set
too
cold.
Set
refrigerator
control
to
a
warmer
setting
until
refrigerator
temperature
is
satisfactory.
Allow
24
hours
for
the
temperature
to
stabilize.
Refrigerator
or
freezer
gasket
is
dirty,
worn,
cracked,
or
poorly
fitted.
Clean
or
change
gasket.
Leaks
in
door
seal
will
cause
refrigerator
to
run
longer
in
order
to
maintain
desired
temperatures.
Thermostat
is
keeping
refrigerator
at
a
constant
temperature.
This
is
normal.
Refrigerator
goes
on
and
off
to
keep
temperature
constant.
Freezer
control
is
set
too
cold.
Set
freezer
control
to
a
warmer
setting
until
freezer
temperature
is
satisfactory.
Allow
24
hours
for
the
temperature
to
stabilize.
Then,
if
refrigerator
temperature
is
not
right,
set
refrigerator
control
to
a
colder
setting.
Refrigerator
control
is
set
too
cold.
Set
refrigerator
control
to
a
warmer
setting.
Allow
24
hours
for
temperatures
to
stabilize.
Refrigerator
control
is
set
too
cold.
See
solution
above.
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.
Chilled
Air
Control
set
too
cold.
Adjust
Chilled
Air
Control
to
a
lower
setting.
Doors
are
opened
too
frequently
or
too
long.
Warm
air
enters
the
refrigerator
whenever
the
door
is
opened.
Open
the
door
less
often.
Door is open slightly. See Occurrence section
OPENING
/
CLOSING
OF
DOORS
/
DRAWERS
.
Condenser
is
dirty.
Clean
condenser.
See
"Outside"
in
Care
and
Cleaning.
Refrigerator runs too much or too
long.
Refrigerator compressor goes on and
off
frequently.
Temperature in freezer is too cold and
refrigerator temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperature
in
refrigerator
is
too
cold
and
freezer
temperature
is
satisfactory.
Food
stored
in
drawers
freezes.
Food
stored
in
Meat
Keeper
(some
models)
freezes.
Temperature
in
freezer
or
refrigerator
is
too
warm.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
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