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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
DOES NOT OPERATE
• Temperature control in OFF position.
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
• If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
MOTOR OPERATES • Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
FOR LONG PERIODS compartment require more operating time.
• Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24
hours to completely cool down.
• Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
• Hot weather—frequent door openings.
• Door left open.
• Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to the Temperature Control section.
• Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
MOTOR STARTS & • Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR • If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and
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t roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven.
Refer to Rollers section.
• If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
FOODS DRY OUT • Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
FRESH FOOD OR • Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to Temperature Control section.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
• Warm weather—frequent door openings.
TEMPERATURE TOO WARM
• Door left open for too long a time or package holding door open or blocking
air duct in freezer compartment.
FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS • Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
ON FROZEN FOOD
• Too frequent or too long door openings.
• Frost within package is normal.
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER • Icemaker feeler arm is in STOP (up) position.
DOES NOT WORK
• Water supply turned off or not connected.
(on some models)
• Freezer compartment too warm.
• Piled up cubes in the storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely.
Remove storage bin from freezer and level cubes by hand.
CUBES TOO SMALL • Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged.
SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING • Door may have been left ajar.
• Turn temperature control to colder setting.
ICE CUBES HAVE • Ice storage bin needs to be emptied, washed and old cubes need to be discarded.
ODOR/TASTE
• Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
• Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
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