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Troubleshooting Tips (cant)
Possible Causes What To Do
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool
down.
This is normal.
MOtor operates for Normal when refrigerator
long periods or cycles is first plugged in.
on and off frequently. Often occurs when large
(Modern refrigerators amounts of food are placed
with more storage and in refriqerator.
a larger freezer require Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
more operating time. Hot water or frequent door This is normal.
They start and stop to 9pening s-
maintain even Temperature control set at See About the controls.
temperatures, the coldest setting. This is normal when the TurboCool function is activated.
TurboCool function has SeeAbout Turbo Cool for more information.
been activated.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature controls not set See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
(frost within package Door openings too frequent
is normalJ or too long.
Frequent "buzzing" Icemaker power switch is in Setthe power switch to the O(offl position. Keeping it
sound the ! (onl position, but the in the ! (onl position will damage the water valve.
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been connected.
Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Automatic icemaker Icemoker power switch is not on. Setthe power switch to the I (on) position.
(on some modelsl The icemaker power light will turn green when the
does not work freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer
door is closed.
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 Levelcubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
(Green power light on icemaker back on.
icemaker blinkingJ
Icemaker light is not lit. This is normal when the freezer door is open. The
icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer
light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door isclosed
Ice cubes have Food transmitting odor/taste Wrap foods well.
odor/taste to ice cubes.
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