PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run.
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
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Freezer control is set to "O'.
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Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
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Plug at wall outlet is
disconnected.
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House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
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Power outage.
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Room or outside weather is
hot.
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Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
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Automatic ice maker is
operating.
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Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
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Refrigerator/freezer
door may
be slightly open.
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Freezer control is set too cold
(control found in refrigerator
section).
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Refrigerator/freezer
gasket is
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted.
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Condenser is dirty.
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Set freezer control See Temperature Controls section.
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This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30
minutes.
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Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
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Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
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Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
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It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
these conditions.
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It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely.
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Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
more.
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Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
more. Open doors less often.
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Ensure refrigerator is level Keep food and containers
from blocking door. See PROBLEM section
OPENING/CLOSING
OF DOORSlDRAWERS.
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Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
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Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
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Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care
and Cleaning
section.
Compressor goes off and
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Thermostat keeps the
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This is normal Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
on frequently,
refrigerator at a constant
temperature constant.
temperature.
TEMPERA
TURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer temperature too
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Freezer control is set too cold.
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Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
cold. Refrigerator
for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature
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Refrigerator control is set too
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Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
too cold. Freezer
cold.
hours for temperature to stabilize.
temperature
is satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers
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Refrigerator control is set too
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See solution above.
freezes,
cold.
Food stored in Meat
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Meat Keeper Temperature
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Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower
Keeper freezes (some
Control set too cold.
setting. (Meat should be stored at a temperature just
models),
below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage
time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the
moisture content of meat.)
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