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Before You Call For Service
If you are having an operating problem, check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance.
OPEXATING PROBLEM
Refrigerator
will not run.
Rattling, jingling
noise or
unfamiliar
sounds.
CHECK IF
WHATTODO
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Power cord is plugged into a live
m Firmly plug power cord into electrical
circuit with proper voltage.
outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/
circuit breaker box.
. Refrigerator Control is turned on.
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Set Refrigerator Control to a
numbered setting.
. A household fuse has blown or circuit
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Replace fuse with a timedelay fuse
breaker has tripped. Also check if a
of the correct capacity. Reset circuit
time-delay fuse has been used.
breaker.
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Anything is on top of or behind the
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Remove objects from the top or from
refrigerator when the refrigerator is
behind the refrigerator.
operating.
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These are "normal" operating sounds:
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Read the "Normal operating sounds"
humming from fans, clicking from
on page 8.
thermostat or defrost cycle, or defrost
water draining into the defrost pan.
Automatic
ice maker
will not work
. Freezer compartment has had enough
I Allow freezer to get cold enough.
time to get cold. It may require over-
night to reach the proper temperature.
. Signal arm is in the down (ON)
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Put signal arm in the down (ON)
position.
position.
. Water valve is turned to open position
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Turn water valve to open position.
and water is reaching the ice maker.
Water in the defrost pan.
. Weather is hot and muggy.
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Hot and muggy weather can cause
water to collect in the drain pan.
Since water levels may reach half-full
in the pan, be sure to level the
refrigerator so the pan does not
overflow.
Lights do not work.
. A household fuse has blown or circuit
n
Replace fuse with a timedelay fuse
breaker has tripped.
of the correct capacity. Reset circuit
breaker.
. Power cord is plugged into a live
m Firmly plug power cord into electrical
circuit with proper voltage.
outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/
circuit breaker box.
. Bulb is burned out.
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Replace bulb with an appliance bulb.
Follow instructions on page 5.
Motor runs too long.
. Condenser is free of lint and dust.
. Remove dust and lint from the
condenser coils with a vacuum
cleaner.
. Weather or room is hot or muggy.
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If the temperature outside or inside
your home is warm, motor-running
noises are normal
. Door has been opened frequently or a
. Decide which food items you need
large amount of food has been added
before opening the refrigerator or
to the refrigerator or freezer
freezer section Motor noise is also
compartment.
normal when large amounts of food
are added tc the refrigerator/freezer
compartments.
Remember-your new refrigerator
may be larger than your old
refrigerator. It may have more space
to cool, which requires a longer-
running motor.
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