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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Automatic icemaker
Icemaker power switch is
•
On power switch models, set the power switch to the
(on some models)
not on.
I (on)
position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler
does not work
arm to the
ON
(down) position.
Water supply turned off or
•
See
Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment
•
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
too warm.
cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage
•
Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.
•
Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
(Green power light on
icemaker back on.
icemaker blinking.)
Ice cubes have
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
•
Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
odor/taste
Food transmitting odor/taste
•
Wrap foods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
•
See
Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Slow ice cube freezing
Door left open.
•
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control not set
•
See
About the controls.
cold enough.
•
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours
to begin making ice cubes.
Moisture forms on
Not unusual during
•
Wipe surface dry; then adjust the fresh food control
cabinet surface
periods of high humidity.
setting one number higher and check again in 24 hours.
between the doors
Refrigerator has odor
Foods transmitting
•
Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator.
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Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning.
•
See
Care and cleaning.
Moisture collects inside
Too frequent or too
(in humid weather, air
long door openings.
carries moisture into
Open containers of water or
•
Cover or seal open containers. During a defrost cycle,
refrigerator when doors
warm food in the refrigerator.
moisture will be removed from the refrigerator, but may
are opened)
return with long or frequent door openings.
Refrigerator compartment
No power at outlet.
•
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
light does not work
Light bulb burned out or loose.
•
See
Replacing the light bulbs.
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