Temperatures Are Too Warm (continued)
Problem
Cause
Refrigerator temperature
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Refrigerator control is set too warm.
is too warm. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
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Temperature in the
Temperature control is set too warm.
Deli Drawer or Custom
Temp
Drawer is too
TM
warm (select models).
Water Dispenser
Problem
Cause
Dispenser will not dispense
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Water supply is not connected.
water.
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Household water line valve is not open.
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Ice & water filter cartridge is clogged.
Water has an odd taste
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Water has been in the tank for a period of time.
and/or odor.
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Unit not properly connected to cold water line.
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Tubing used in the household water supply and
installation may affect water taste and odor.
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Water has a high mineral content.
Water pressure is
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Cut-off and cut-on pressures are too low (well
extremely low.
systems only).
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Reverse osmosis system is in regenerative phase.
Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator
Problem
Cause
Moisture collects on
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Weather is hot and humid.
inside of refrigerator
walls.
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Door is slightly open.
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Door is opened too often or too long.
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Open containers.
Water collects on bottom
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Vegetables contain and give off moisture.
side of drawer cover.
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Moisture collects in
Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in
bottom of drawer.
the drawer.
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Fruits and vegetables are kept past their
prime
Moisture collects on
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Weather is humid.
outside of refrigerator or
between doors.
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Door is slightly open, causing cold air from
inside refrigerator to meet warm air from
outside.
Solutions to Common Problems
Correction
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Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24
hours for temperature to stabilize.
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Adjust temperature control to a colder setting.
Correction
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Connect water supply (see Connecting The Water Supply
section).
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Open household water line valve. See Problem section Ice
Maker Is Not Making Ice.
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Replace filter cartridge being sure to remove protective caps.
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Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the
supply and completely rinse out the tank.
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Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the
kitchen faucet.
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For best results, use copper tubing for water connections.
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Contact water treatment plant for help in checking water
supply source.
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Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on
the water pump system (well systems only).
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It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 psi
during the regenerative phase.
Correction
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The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating
increases.
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See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/
Drawers.
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Open door less often to allow internal temperature to
stabilize.
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Keep containers covered.
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Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual.
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Move humidity control (select models) to lower setting.
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Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water
collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
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Routinely clean out old fruits and vegetables especially if
they begin to break down.
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This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is
lower, the moisture should disappear.
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See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/
Drawers.
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