ABOUT THE FIXED SHELF
If you notice a problem with your appliance, try these solutions first to
avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
The appliance will not operate:
Has a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Is the appliance defrosting (on some models)?
Recheck to see whether the unit is operating in 30 minutes. Frost-free models will
regularly run a defrost cycle.
There is water in the defrost drain pan (on some models):
Is the appliance defrosting?
The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan.
Is it more humid than normal?
When it is humid, expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate.
The motor seems to run too much:
Is there excessive frost or a package preventing the door from closing?
Defrost and clean the appliance, or move the package so the door closes properly.
Is the room temperature warmer than normal?
The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, the motor
will run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, it will run even more.
Has a large amount of contents just been added to the appliance?
Adding a large number of items warms the appliance. The motor normally will run longer to
cool the unit back down.
Is the door closed completely?
Push the door firmly shut. If it will not shut all the way, see
The door will not close com-
pletely
later in this section.
Are the condenser coils dirty (on some models)?
This prevents heat transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser
coils.
Is the door gasket sealed all the way around?
If not, contact a qualified technician.
Felix Storch, Inc.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
In some units, the center shelf is fixed in place and cannot be removed.
This is because the glycol-filled bottle that contains the temperature
sensors for your alarm and thermometer is best stored in this location.
The center of your refrigerator or freezer will provide the most accurate
temperature readings. For proper temperature monitoring, keep the
bottles in place and do not remove this shelf.
