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The doors are difficult to open
Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild soap
and warm water.
The lights do not work
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Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See
“Changing the Light Bulbs.”
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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 or AUTO. See “Water and Ice
Dispensers.”
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Is the dispenser light set to NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO? If the
dispenser is set to the NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO mode, be sure
the dispenser light sensor is not blocked. See “Water and Ice
Dispensers.”
Temperature and Moisture
Temperature is too warm
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New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for
the refrigerator to cool completely.
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Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
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Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
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Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in
24 hours. See “Using the Controls.”
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.
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Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.
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Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to
enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors
fully closed.
Ice and Water
The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
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Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply
shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
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Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow. Straighten the water source line.
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Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch
(depending on model) is in the ON position.
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New installation? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation
for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice
production.
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Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for
ice maker to produce more ice.
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Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm?
Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
See “Water Supply Requirements” in either the Installation
Instruction booklet or the Use & Care Guide.
The ice cubes are hollow or small
NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.
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Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff
valve fully open.
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Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow. Straighten the water source line.
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Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to
your cold water supply? This can decrease water pressure.
See “Water Supply Requirements.”
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Questions remain regarding water pressure? Call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
