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May be in defrost cycle when
motor does not operate for
about 30 minutes.
e Temperature control in
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position.
e If interior light is not on, refrig-
erator may not be plugged in
at wall receptacle.
e If plug is secure and the refrig-
erator still fails to operate, plug
a lamp or a small appliance
into the same outlet to deter-
mine if there is a tripped circuit
breaker or burned out
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Modern refrigerators with
more storage space and a
iarger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
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ice cubes: icemaker turned
off or water supply turned off,
e No ice cubes: remove storage
container. if cubes are frozen
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remove cubes,
* irregular ice ciumps in storage
container. Remove container,
rotate auger and discard
ciumps per instructions on
pages 6 and 7,
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Door may have been ieft ajar.
e Turn
of freezer
compartment colder. Set the
lettered temperature control
to "D" and the other control
to "5," for coider freezer
compartment temperatures.
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Normal fan air flow–one
fan
biows cold air through the
refrigerator and freezer com-
partments–another
fan cools
the compressor motor,
These NORMAL sounds will
also be heard from time to
time:
UIDefrost timer switch clicks
at defrost,
@Defrost water dripping into
drain pan,
~ Temperature control ci icks
ON or OFF,
mRefrigerant boiling or
gurgling,
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Packages not wrapped or
sealed properly.
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Door may have been loft
ajar or package holding
door open.
Too frequent and too long
door openings,
Frost within package is
normal,
Heavily Ioacied freezer
compartment can cause
reduced air flow around
packages,
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@Cracking or popping of
cooling coils caused by
expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrig-
eration following defrost,
. With automatic icemaker,
the sound of cubes drop-
ing into the bucket and
water ru"nning in pipes as
icemaker refills.
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Normal air fiow cooling motor
In the refrigeration process,
it is normal that heat be ex-
o Normai when refrigerator is
@ Not unusual during period of
high humidity,
o Move energy saver switch
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 instructions
Oid cubes need to be
discarded,
ice container needs to be
emptied and washed.
Unsealed, open food in refrig-
erator and/or freezer compart-
ments may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator needs
right,
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frequent and too long
door openings,
o In humid weather air carries
moisture into refrigerator
when doors are opened,
o Move energy saver
switch to the right,
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Defrost water pan full,
missing or not in position.
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has odor
e Foods with strong odors
should be tightly covered.
@ Interior needs cleaning. Refe
to CLEANING-INSIDE
page 10.
e Defrost water pan needs
cleaning.
@ Keep box of baking soda in
refrigerator; replace monthly
cieaning—refer to page 10.
pelled in area under refriger-
ator. Some coverings will
for use of TEMPERATURE
discolor at these normal and
safe operating temperatures.
Your floor covering supplier
should be consulted if you
object to this discoloration.
CONTROLS on page 4.
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and condenser
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if refrigerator vibrates, more
cleaning. Refer to
CONDENSER on page 10.
Check ENERGY SAVING
TIPS on page 3.
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Temperature control starts
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and stops motor to maintain
even temperatures.
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than likely all four rollers are
not resting solidiy on the
floor and front rolier screws
need adjusting or floor is
weak or uneven. Refer to
INSTALLATION on page 3.
if dishes vibrate on shelves,
try moving them. Slight
vibration is normal.
Defrost water pan rattling,
needs to be positioned
properiy–refer
to page 10.
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Tem~erature controls not
set cold enough. Refer to
instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
on page 4.
Warm weather–frequent
door openings.
Door left open for long
periods.
Package may be hoiding
door open.
Package blocking air duct in
position,
Water supply turned off or not
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connected,
e The high speed compressor
Freezer compartment
motor required to maintain
too warm,
near zero temperatures in
Cubes too small–water
the large freezer compart-
freezer compartment.
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Foods should be covered.
shut-off valve connecting
ment may produce hi~her
refrigerator to home water
sound levels than your old
line may be clogged.
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e Light bu!b needs replacing.
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