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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FRESH FOOD
• Temperature control not set cold enough.
OR FREEZER
• Warm weather—frequent door openings.
COMPARTMENT
• Door left open for too long a time.
TEMPERATURE
• Package holding door open or blocking air duct in freezer compartment.
TOO WARM
FROST OR ICE
• Frost within package is normal.
CRYSTALS ON
• Door may have been left ajar or there may be a package holding the door open.
FROZEN FOOD
• Too frequent or too long door openings.
AUTOMATIC
• Icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position.
ICEMAKER
• Water supply turned off or not connected.
DOES NOT WORK
• Freezer compartment too warm.
(on some models)
CUBES TOO SMALL
• Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged.
SLOW FREEZING
• Door may have been left ajar.
OF ICE CUBES
• Turn temperature control to colder setting.
ICE CUBES HAVE
• Old cubes need to be discarded.
ODOR/TASTE
• Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
• Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
• Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.
MOISTURE FORMS
• Not unusual during periods of high humidity. To help prevent rust, wipe surface
ON CABINET
dry and reset temperature control one setting colder.
SURFACE BETWEEN
THE DOORS
MOISTURE
• Too frequent or too long door openings.
COLLECTS INSIDE
• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
REFRIGERATOR
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
HAS ODOR
• Check for spoiled food.
• Interior needs cleaning.
• Defrost water system needs cleaning.
• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.
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