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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
COOLING-
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Refrigerator or
Refrigerator was recently installed.
It may take up to
24
hours for each compartment to
Freezer section is too
reach the desired temperature.
warm.
Air vents are blocked.
Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the
compartment. Refer to the Airflow diagram in the
Using Your Refrigerator section.
Doors are opened often or for long
When the doors are opened often or for long periods
periods of time.
of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.
This raises the temperature and moisture level within
the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the
frequency and duration of door openings.
Unit is installed in a hot location.
The refrigerator should not be operated in
temperatures above llOF.
A large amount of food or hot food
Adding food warms the compartment requiring the
was added to either compartment.
cooling system to run. Allowing hot food to cool to
room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator
will reduce this effect.
Doors not closed correctly.
See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open
section in Parts
&
Features Troubleshooting.
Temperature control is not set
If the temperature is too warm, adjust the control one
correctly.
increment at a time and wait for the temperature to
stabilize. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for
more information.
Defrost cycle has recently completed.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may rise slightly and condensation may
form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm
the proper temperature has been restored once the
defrost cycle has completed.
Interior moisture
Doors are opened often or for long
When the doors are opened often or for long periods
buildup.
periods of time.
of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.
This raises the temperature and moisture level within
the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the
frequency and duration of door openings.
Doors not closed correctly.
See the Doors will not close correctly section in the
Troubleshooting section.
Weather is humid.
Humid weather allows additional moisture to enter the
compartments when the doors are opened leading to
condensation or frost. Maintaining a reasonable level
of humidity in the home will help to control the amount
of moisture that can enter the compartments.
Defrost cycle recently completed.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may rise slightly and condensation may
form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm
that the proper temperature has been restored once
the defrost cycle has completed.
Food is not packaged correctly.
Food stored uncovered or unwrapped, and damp
containers can lead to moisture accumulation within
each compartment. Wipe all containers dry and store
food in sealed packaging to prevent condensation and
frost.
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