QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION
RATTLING
OPERATING
SOUNDS
FOODS DRY OUT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
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Temperature control in OFF position.
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If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
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If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into
same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
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Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
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Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hours completely cool down.
Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
Hot weather—frequent door openings.
Door left open.
Temperature control is set too cold,
Grille and condenser need cleaning.
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Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
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If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor.
The front leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven.
Refer to Rollers/Leveling Legs.
. If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
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The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures
in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old
refrigerator.
Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.
These NORMAL sounds will also
heard from time to time:
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Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
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Defrost water dripping.
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Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
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Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
Cracking or popping of cooling
caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
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Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
refills.
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Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
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