Troubleshooting Tips; For Service - AMERICANA 16 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money/. Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait ab()ut 30 minutes tt)r (lefi'ost (vole to end.
operate Temperature control dial * Move tile temperatm'e (-outrol dial to a temperatm'e
ha Oposifion. setfiu
Refrigerator is unplugged. * Push the l_lu"_ completely, into tl/e outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit * Replace fl/se or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Roller screws or leveling legs * See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
(slight vibration need adjusting.
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator * _'ait 24 hems t0r the refl_igerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged ha. co()l (h)wu.
on and offfrequently.
(Modern refrigerators
Often occurs when large
* This is uom_al.
with more storage amounts of food are
space and a larger placed ha refrigerator.
if )acka_,e is holding door open. freezer require more Door left open. * Check to see l
operating time. They
start and stop often Hot weather or frequent * This is uom/al.
to maintain even door ope_mags.
temperatures.) Temperature control dial * See About the temperature control dial.
set at the coldest setting.
Grille mad condenser * See Care and cleaning.
need clemlhag.
Fresh food or freezer Temperature control dial * See About the temperature control dial.
compartment too warm not set cold enough.
WaJ_n weather or frequent
* Set the temperatm'e
coutrol dial oue step colcle_:
door openhags. See About the temperature control dial
if )acka,,e is holding door open. Door left open.
* Check
to see l
if )ackaoe is blocking air duct in fl'eezeI" Package blocking air duct ha * ('Jwck to see l
freezer compartment.
COllll)_ll'tllleut,
if )acka_,e is holding door open. Frost or ice crystals Door left open. * Check to see l _
,
on frozen food
(frost within package Too
frequent or too long
is normal) door openings.
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