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34 Solutions to Common Problems
Light/sflot On
Problem
Light is not on.
Cause
= Light bulb is burned out or LED light is
damaged.
• Light switch is stuck.
t Noelectric current is reaching refrigerator.
= Control system has disabled lights because
one or both doors were left open too long.
Correction
See ReplacingLight Bulbs or LEDlights in Careand
Cleaning section.
• Push light switch plunger.
o See "Problem" section, "Running Your Refrigerator".
• Close and reopen door(s) to enable lights.
Odorsin Refrigerator
Problem
Cause
Interior isdirty.
, Interior needsto be cleaned.
Odors
• Foodwith strong odors is stored in
refrigerator.
Correction
• SeeCare& CleaningTips.
Coverfood tightly. Turn on air filtration system. Air filter
may needto be changed morefrequently if foods with
strong odors are routinely stored in refrigerator.
Problem
Door(s) will notclose.
Opening/Closing Of Boors/@rawers
Cause
Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor
when moved slightly.
]Correction
= Ensurefloor is leveland solid, and can adequately
support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a
sagging or sloping floor.
Drawers are difficult to
= Food is touching shelf on top of drawer.
, Keeptess food in drawer.
move.
• Drawer is overloaded
= Remove or redistribute food.
Running YourRefrigerator
Cause
Correction
_, Cooling system is turned Off.
Problem
Compressor does not
run,
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
,, Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
,, House fuse is blown or a tripped circuit
breaker.
,, Power outage.
,, Electronic control system keepsthe
refrigerator at a constant temperature.
,, Turn cooling system On. SeeControls Section for
location of cooling system On/Off button.
,, This is normal for a fully automatic defrost rdrigerator.
The defrost cycleoccurs periodically,lasting about 30
minutes.
,, Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
,, Check/replacefuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
,, Check house tights, Call local ElectricCompany.
_,This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
temperature constant.
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