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The lights do not work
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Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See
"Changing the Light Bulbs."
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Is the refrigerator
in Sabbath Mode or Rest Mode? See
"Using the Controls."
•
Has the door been open more than 10 minutes? See
"Using the Controls."
Temperature
is too warm
•
New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for
the refrigerator to cool completely.
•
Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
•
Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
•
Controls
set correctly
for the surrounding
conditions?
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature
in
24 hours. See "Using the Controls."
•
Refrigerator
not cooling?
For models with digital controls,
turn the refrigerator OFF and then ON to reset. If this does not
correct the problem, call for service.
•
Air vents blocked?
Remove any item from in front of the air
vents.
There is interior
moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.
•
Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.
•
Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to
enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors
fully closed.
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The ice maker
is not producing
ice or not enough
ice
•
Refrigerator
connected to a water supply and the supply
shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
•
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow. Straighten the water source line.
•
Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch
(depending on model) is in the ON position.
•
New installation?
Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation
for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice
production.
•
Large amount
of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for
ice maker to produce more ice.
•
Ice cube jammed
in the ice maker ejector
arm?
Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
•
Reverse osmosis
water filtration
system connected
to
your cold water supply?
This can decrease water pressure.
See "Water Supply Requirements"
in either the Installation
Instruction booklet or the Use & Care Guide.
The ice cubes are hollow or small
NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.
•
Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff
valve fully open.
•
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow. Straighten the water source line.
•
Reverse osmosis
water filtration
system connected
to
your cold water supply?
This can decrease water pressure.
See "Water Supply Requirements."
•
Questions remain regarding
water
pressure?
Call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
Ice is sticking together
in the ice storage bin
•
It is normal for frost to be on top of the ice storage bin due to
normal opening and closing of the freezer.
•
It is normal for ice to stick together when it is not dispensed
or used frequently. It is recommended
that the ice storage bin
be emptied and cleaned as needed. See "Ice Maker and
Storage Bin."
Off-taste,
odor or gray color in the ice
New plumbing connections?
New plumbing connections
can cause discolored or off-flavored
ice.
Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow
24 hours for ice maker to make new ice.
Odor transfer
from food? Use airtight, moisture proof
packaging to store food.
Are there minerals
(such as sulfur) in the water? A water
filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
Is there a water filter installed
on the refrigerator?
Gray or
dark discoloration
in ice indicates that the water filtration
system needs additional flushing.
The ice dispenser will not operate properly
•
Freezer door closed completely? Close the door firmly. If it
does not close completely, see "The doors will not close
completely."
•
Ice bin installed
correctly?
Be sure the ice bin is firmly in
position.
•
New installation?
Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation
for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice
production.
•
Ice stuck in the delivery
chute? Use a plastic utensil to clear
the delivery chute.
•
Has the wrong ice been added to the bin? Use only cubes
produced
by the current ice maker.
•
Has the ice melted around the auger (metal spiral) in the
ice bin? Empty the ice container. Use warm water to melt the
ice if necessary.
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