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TROUBLESHOOTiNg
TROUBLESHOOTING
Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time
and money.
Problem
Refrigerator and
The refrigerator display control
Freezer section
is set to OFF (some models).
are not cooling.
Refrigerator is in the defrost
cycle.
Refrigerator was recently
installed.
Refrigerator was recently
relocated.
Cooling System
Refrigerator is replacing an
runs too much.
older model.
Refrigerator was recently
plugged in or power restored.
Door opened often or a large
amount of food / hot food was
added.
Doors are not closed
completely.
Refrigerator is installed in a hot
location.
Condenser / back cover is
clogged.
Possible Causes
Solutions
Cancel the OFF mode so that the unit
commences operation. Refer to the Setting the
Controls section for proper temperature settings,
or call Customer Service if OFF remains on the
Display panel.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may raise slightly. Wait 40 minutes
to confirm the proper temperature has been
restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment
to reach the desired temperature.
If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of
time or moved on its side, it is necessary for the
refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before
connecting it to power.
Modern refrigerators require more operating
time but use less energy due to more efficient
technology.
The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
completely.
Adding food and opening the door warms the
refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run
longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down.
In order to conserve energy, try to get everything
you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep
food organized so it is easy to find, and close the
door as soon as the food is removed. (Refer to
the Food Storage Guide.)
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all
the way, see the Doors will not close completely
or pop open section in Parts & Features
Troubleshooting.
The compressor will run longer under warm
conditions. At normal room temperatures 21°C
expect your compressor to run about 40% to
80% of the time. Under warmer conditions,
expect it to run even more often. The refrigerator
should not be operated above 43°C.
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to
clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not
remove the panel covering the condenser coil
area. Disconnect the mains before cleaning.
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