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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Freezer door pops open
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when refrigerator door
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door. If the freezer door does not automatically close after
is closed
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popping open, the rollers need adjusting. See Rollers and
Leveling Legs.
Door does not close
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Rollers and Leveling Legs.
by itself
Refrigerator does
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
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not operate
Refrigerator control in
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1 (off) position.
temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
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Vibration or rattling
Refrigerator is not resting
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Rollers and Leveling Legs).
(slight vibration is normal) on all four rollers.
Motor operates for
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long periods or cycles
is first plugged in.
cool
down.
on and off frequently
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(Modern refrigerators
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with more storage
placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger
Door left open.
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freezer require more
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operating time. They
door openings.
start and stop often
Temperature controls set
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About the controls.
to maintain even
at the coldest setting.
temperatures.)
Refrigerator or freezer
Temperature control not set
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About the controls.
compartment too warm
cold enough.
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door openings.
See
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Door left open.
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Freezer door popped open.
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Freezer door pops open when
refrigerator door is closed.
Frost or ice crystals
Door left open.
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on frozen food
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(frost within package
door openings.
is normal)
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Frequent “buzzing”
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sound
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in the ON (down) position will damage the water valve.
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has not been connected.
Small or hollow cubes
Water filter clogged.
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