Troubleshooting - Marathon MFF100BLS Owner & User 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
Problem
Refrigerator does not operate
Freezer does
Compressor turns on and off
not work
Refrigerator compartments are too
warm
The food is too
warm.
Vibrating or rattling (slight vibration
is normal)
Temperature of external refrigerator
surface is warm
Moisture collects inside the refrigerator • Door is left open or is frequently opened.
Appliance cools
Moisture forms on outside of
too much
refrigerator
Unusual noises
Bubbling or gurgling sounds (like
boiling water)
Popping or cracking sounds when
compressor comes on
The door will not close properly
Water on the floor
Side panel is hot
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Troubleshooting

Possible cause
Temperature regulation knob is set at
number "O".
Power cord is not plugged in or is
loose
Fuse has blown or is defective
Electrical outlet is defective or
controlled by a light switch.
Temperature is not properly adjusted.
Door was open for an extended period.
A large quantity of warm food was
placed in the appliance within the last
24 hours.
The appliance is near a heat source.
Temperature is set too cold.
Appliance is not level.
The appliance is touching the wall or
other objects.
A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear
of the appliance is touching another
part of the appliance or the wall.
Freezer has defrosted and is not
operating or has shut off
Condenser is inside the panel.
Possible Causes
Solution
• Refrigerator is unplugged.
• The circuit breaker is tripped/ fuse blown.
Set the knob at other number to switch
• The room temperature is warmer than normal
on the appliance.
• Door is left open or is frequently opened.
Re-insert power cord
• The refrigerator does not have the correct
clearances.
• The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
a period of time.
• Temperature control is not set correctly.
Check if power is controlled by switch or
• Door is left open or is frequently opened.
• The door gasket does not seal properly.
contact an electrician.
• A large amount of warm or hot food was stored
recently. Wait for the refrigerator to reach its
Please look in the initial Temperature
selected temperature.
Setting section.
• The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for
a period of time.
Open the door only as long as
• Leveling legs need adjusting
necessary.
• Refrigerator is placed on an uneven or weak
surface.
Turn the thermostat to a colder setting
• The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the
temporarily.
refrigerator and move it away from the wall.
• The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as
Please look in the installation location
30°F warmer than room temperature.
section.
• This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
Turn the thermostat to a warmer setting
• Is normal in hot and humid weather. Air carries
temporarily.
moisture into the refrigerator when doors are
Re-adjust the feet.
opened.
• This is the normal sound of refrigerant (used to cool
Move the appliance slightly.
refrigerator) circulating throughout the system.
• This is normal. Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, like hot water pipes. The sound will If necessary, carefully bend the
level off or disappear as refrigerator runs.
component
• The refrigerator is not on a level surface.
• The gasket is dirty.
• The storage basket is out of position.
Power failure.
It's normal.
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