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Beforeyou call for service...
Troubleshooting
Tips
Possible Causes
What To Do
Motor operates for long
periods or cycles on and
is first plugged in,
cool down,
off frequently. (Modern
Often occurs when large
. This is normal,
refrigerators with more
amounts of food are
storage space and a larger
placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger freezer
require more operating
Door left open.
. Check to see if package is holding door open,
time. They start and stop
Hot weather or frequent
* This is normal,
often to maintain even
door openings.
temperatures.)
Temperature control dial
* SeeAbout the temperature control dial,
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser
, See Care and cleaning,
need cleaning.
Frost or ice crystals
Door left open.
, Check to see if package is holding door open,
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
door openings.
is normal)
Automatic icemaker
Icemaker is not on.
• Move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position,
does not work
or move the power switch to the ON position
(on some models}
Water supply turned off or
. See Installing the water line,
not connected.
Freezer compartment
. Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
too warm.
cool down,
Piled up cubes in the storage
. Level cubes by hand,
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Frequent"buzzing"
sound
Icemaker is on but the water
• Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up)position, or move
supply to the refrigerator
has
the power switch to the OFF position,
not been connected
Keeping it on will damage the water valve,,
Cubes too small
Water shutoff va lve connecting.
Call the plumber to clear the valve,
refrigerator
to water line may
be dogged.
Slow ice cube freezing
Door left open.
. Check to see if package is holding door open,
Temperature control dial
. SeeAbout the temperature control dial,
not set cold enough.
ice cubes have
Ice storage bin needs cleaning..
Empty and wash bin, Discard old cubes,
odor/taste
Food transmitting
odor/taste
. Wrap foods well,
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
, See Care and cleaning,
needs cleaning.
Moisture forms on
Not unusual during
, Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial
cabinet surface
periods of high humidity,
one setting colder,
between the doors
Moisture collects inside
Too frequent or too
(in humid weather, air
long door openings.
carries moisture into
refrigerator
when doors
re opened)
Refrigerator has odor
Foods transmitting
, Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped,
odor to refrigerator.
, Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months,
Interior needs cleaning.
, See Care and cleaning,
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