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The Problem
Solver
Bottom
Freezer
Refrigerator
Questions
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problem
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
• Refrigerator
may not be properly
installed.
VIBRATION
OR
RATTLING
(Slight vibration
is normal.)
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TOO WARM
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
(Frost within package
is normal.)
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK
• Temperature
controls
not set cold enough.
See Temperature Controls.
• Warm weather
or frequent
door openings.
• Door left open
for long time or freezer
door left ajar.
• Package
may be holding
door open.
• Door left open
or package
holding
door open,
• Frequent
or long door openings.
• Freezer
door left ajar.
• Door may have been left open
or freezer
door left ajar.
• Temperature
of freezer
compartment
too warm.
• Old cubes need
to be discarded.
• Ice storage
bin needs
to be emptied
and washed.
• Unsealed packages in freezer compartment
may be transmitting
odor/taste
to ice cubes.
• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator;
replace every 3 months.
• Interior
of refrigerator
needs
cleaning.
See Care and Cleaning.
• Poor-tasting
incoming
water. Replace
water filter.
• Icemaker power switch is in the O (off) position.
• Water supply turned
off, restricted
or not connected.
Call your
installer
for proper
water supply line connection.
• Water filter clogged.
Replace
the filter or use the filter bypass plug.
• Freezer
compartment
too
WalTO.
• Piled up cubes in storage
bin may cause icemaker
to shut off too
soon. Level cubes in bin.
• Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes
and tuna the icemaker
back on.
MOISTURE
FORMS
• Not unusual
during
periods
of high humidity.
Wipe surface
dry.
ON OUTSIDE
OF
• Door left open or package
holding
door open.
REFRIGERATOR
• Controlling
humidity
and temperature
in the kitchen
with air
conditioning
will eliminate
this condition.
MOISTURE
• In humid
weather,
air carries
moisture
into refrigerator
when doors
COLLECTS
INSIDE
are opened.
• Controlling
humidity
and temperature
in the kitchen
with air
conditioning
will eliminate
this condition.
REFRIGERATOR
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
HAS ODOR
• Check
for spoiled
food.
• Interior
needs
cleaning.
See Care and Cleaning.
• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator;
replace
every 3 months.
INTERIOR
LIGHT
• No power
at outlet.
DOES
NOT WORK
• Light bulb needs
replacing.
See Care and Cleaning.
• Master
Light switch is in the OFF position.
SMALL OR
• Water t'flter clogged.
Replace
the filter or use the filter bypass plug.
HOLLOW
CUBES
• Check
for a connection
to a Reverse
Osmosis
water system.
If an RO is connected,
remove
the water filter and install
the
original
bypass plug that came with the unit.
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