Table of Contents
Advertisement
Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.
This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Runing
of refrigerator
Refrigerator
Refrigerator control is off.
Set refrigerator control. See setting the
compressor
controls.
does not run.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
This is normal for a
fully
automatic
defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
cycle occurs periodically.
Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
Make sure plug is tightly pushed into
outlet.
Power outage. Check house lights.
Call local electric company.
Refrigerator
Refrigerator is larger than the previous
This is normal. Larger, more efficient
runs too much
one you owned,
units run longer in these conditions.
or too long
Room or outside weather is hot.
It is normal for the refrigerator to work
longer under these conditions.
Refrigerator has recently been
It takes some hours for the refrigerator
disconnected for a period of time.
to cool down completely.
Large amounts of warm or hot food
Warm food will cause the refrigerator to
may have been stored recently,
run longer until the desired temperature
is reached.
Doors are opened too frequently or too
Warm air entering the refrigerator
long.
causes it to run longer. Open the door
less often.
Refrigerator or freezer door may be
Make sure the refrigerator is level.
slightly open.
Keep food and containers from
blocking door. See problem section.
OPENING/CLOSING of doors.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Set the refrigerator control to a
warmer setting until the refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty,
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted,
door seal will cause refrigerator to run
longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
at a constant temperature,
off to keep the temperature constant,
Hide quick links:
Advertisement
Table of Contents
