The Problem Solver
Bottom Mount Refrigerator
16
Questions?
Use this
problem
solver!
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR
• May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30
DOES NOT OPERATE
minutes.
• Temperature control in the OFF position.
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at
wall outlet.
• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset
the breaker.
MOTOR OPERATES
• Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the
FOR LONG PERIODS
refrigerator to completely cool down.
OR CYCLES ON AND
• Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator.
OFF FREQUENTLY
This is normal.
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. See Temperature
Controls.
• Condenser needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
VIBRATION OR
• See Leveling.
RATTLING
(Slight vibration
is normal.)
OPERATING
• The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero
SOUNDS
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 be heard from time to time:
• Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
• Defrost water dripping.
• Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
• Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
• Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and
contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
• Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
DOOR NOT CLOSING
• Refrigerator not level. See Leveling.
PROPERLY
FRESH FOOD
• Temperature controls not set cold enough. See Temperature
OR FREEZER
Controls.
COMPARTMENT
• Warm weather or frequent door openings.
TOO WARM
• Door left open for long time.
• Package may be holding door open.
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
space and a larger
freezer require more
operating time. They
start and stop often to
maintain even
temperatures.)
