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Solutions to Common Problems
Odors In Refrigerator
Problem
Interior is dirty.
Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers
Problem
Door(s) will not
close.
Drawers are
difficult to move.
Light Bulb Is Not On
Problem
Light bulb is not
on.
Cause
•
Interior needs to be cleaned.
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Food with strong odors is stored
in refrigerator.
Cause
•
Door was closed too hard, causing
other door to open slightly.
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Refrigerator is not level. It rocks
on the floor when moved slightly.
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Refrigerator is touching a wall or
cabinet.
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Food is touching shelf on top of
drawer.
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Track that drawers slide on is dirty.
Cause
•
Light bulb is burned out.
•
No electric current is reaching
refrigerator.
•
Control system has disabled lights
because one or both doors were
left open too long.
Correction
•
See Care & Cleaning Tips.
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Cover food tightly. Turn on air filtration system. Air filter may
need to be changed more frequently if foods with strong odors
are routinely stored in refrigerator.
Correction
•
Close both doors gently.
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Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support the
refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping
floor.
•
Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support the
refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping
floor.
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Keep less food in drawer.
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Clean drawer, runners, and tracks. See Care & Cleaning Tips.
Correction
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See Replacing Light Bulbs in Care and Cleaning section.
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See Problem section, Running Your Refrigerator.
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Close and reopen door(s) to enable lights.