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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting Tips...
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Problem
Possible Causes
What to Do
Refrigerator does not operate
Refrigeratorin defrost cycle.
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
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Set the controls to a lower temperature setting.
Refrigeratoris unplugged.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Refrigerator is in showroom mode.
Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is
normal)
Leveling legs need adjusting.
See Level the refrigerator.
Motor operates for long periods
or cycles on and off frequently.
(Modern refrigerators with more
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require more operating time. They
start and stop often to maintain even
temperatures.)
Normal when refrigerator is first plugged
in.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
Often occurs when large amounts of
food are placed in refrigerator.
This is normal.
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Check to see if package is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
Temperature controls set at the coldest
setting.
See Controls section
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too warm
Temperature control not set cold
enough.
See Controls section
Warm weather or frequent door
openings.
Set the temperature control one step colder.
See Controls section
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Check to see if package is holding door open.
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(frost within package is normal)
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Check to see if package is holding door open.
Too frequent or too long door openings. This is normal.
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Automatic energy saver system
circulates warm liquid around front edge
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This helps prevent condensation on the
outside.
Automatic icemaker does not work
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position.
Set the power switch to the ON position.
Water supply turned off or not
connected.
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Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause
the icemaker to shut off.
Level cubes by hand.
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Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes, and turn
the icemaker back on.
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cooling
Normal, when refrigerator first plugged
in or after extended power outage
Wait 24 hours for temperature in both
compartments to reach selected temperatures.
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Normal
The ice dispenser door may open after closing
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