Troubleshooting - Marathon MAR35SS Manual

You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service
call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.
Problem
The refrigerator does not operate.
The compressor turns on and off
The refrigerator compartments are
too warm.
Vibrating or rattling.
(slight vibration is normal)
Temperature of external refrigerator
surface is warm.
Moisture collects inside the
refrigerator.
Moisture forms on outside of
refrigerator.
Bubbling or gurling sounds. (like
boiling water)
Popping or crackling sounds when
compressor comes on.
The door will not close properly.

Troubleshooting

Possible Causes
• The power cord is unplugged.
• The circuit breaker is tripped/fuse blown.
• The room temperature is warmer than normal
• The door is left open or is frequently opened.
• The refrigerator does not have the correct clearances.
• The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time.
• The temperature control is not set correctly.
• The door is left open or is not set correctly.
• The door gasket does not seal properly.
• A large amount of warm of hot food was stored recently.
Wait for the refrigerator to reach its selected temperature.
•The refrigerator has recently been discontinued for disconnected for a long
period
•Levelling legs need adjusting.
• Refrigerator is placed on an uneven or weak surface.
• The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the refrigerator and move it
away from the wall.
•The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as 30°F warmer than room
temperature.
• This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the
refrigerator cabinet.
•The door is left open or is frequently opened.
•Is normal in hot and humid weather. Air carries moisture into the refrigerator
when doors are opened
• This is the normal sound of refrigerant (used to cool refrigerator) circulating
throughout the system
•This is the normal. Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction. The
sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator runs.
• The refrigerator is not on a level surface.
• The gasket is dirty.
• A storage basket is out of position.
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