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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
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 your
problem without outside help. If the suggestions
do not
work, please call the Kitchenaid Consumer Assistance
Center.
NOTE: The Index in the back of the book will help you
locate the appropriate
sections that are referenced
throughout
this Troubleshooting
Guide.
Your refrigerator
will not operate
Check if .,.
Then ...
The power supply cord is unplugged.
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
has tripped.
The refrigerator control is turned to the
Refer to the "Setting controls" section.
"OFF" position.
The refrigerator is defrosting.
Recheck to see if the refrigerator is operating in 30 minutes.
Your refrigerator will regularly run an automatic defrost cycle.
If it is still not running after checking the above items, call
the Consumer Assistance Center.
The lights do not work
Check if ,..
Then ...
The power supply cord is unplugged.
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
A light bulb is loose in the socket.
Turn the refrigerator control to OFF. Disconnect the
refrigerator from the electrical supply. Gently remove the
bulb and reinsert. Then reconnect the refrigerator to the
electrical supply and reset the refrigerator control.
A light bulb has burned out.
Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage, size,
and shape. See the "Changing the light bulbs" section.
There
is water
in the defrost
drain pan
Check if ...
Then ...
The refrigerator is defrosting.
The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into
the defrost pan.
It is more humid than normal.
Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to
evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.
Water in the defrost pan is overflowing.
Check to make sure your refrigerator is level. (See the
"Leveling" section.) If it is still overflowing, there is probably
something
wrong with the refrigerator. Call the Consumer
Assistance Center.
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