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Ouestions?
PROBLEM
REFRIGERAlOR
DOES N(YI' OPERATE
M(YI'OR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS&
STOPS FREQUENTLY
OPERATING
SOUNDS
POSSIBLECAUSEAND REMEDY
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e.May be in d~fiostcyclewhen motor does not operate for ab~~t ~~ mhlU~~.
* Temperaturecontrol in OFF position.
e If interior
lig~~,
is ~t on,refrigerator
may not be
pluggedin at wa~~ outlet.
* If plug is secure and the refrigerator still failsto operate, plug a lamp gr a small ..
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuitbreiker or
burned out fine.
@ Modern refrigeratorswith more storagespace and a larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
e Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usuallyrequires 24 hours
to completely cool down.
* Large amounts of food pIaced in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
@Hot weather—frequentdoor openings.
~ Door left open.
~ Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 5.
0 Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.
e Refrigerator too close to
W~lS
or overhead
cabinets. See CLEARANCES on page 4.
~ Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
@ The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the
large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.
~ Normal fan air flow-fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
~ These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
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.
Water dripping on defrost heater coil during defrost cycle, causing a sizzling sound
in tlaefreezer.
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