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PROBLEM SOLVER
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow
these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
GENERAL OPERATION
Possible Causes and/or
Recommended
Solutions
Refrigerator
•
will not operate
Not connected
to an electrical
supply - Plug the power
cord
into a grounded
3 prong
outlet.
Do not
use an extension
cord.
•
No power to the electrical
outlet - Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.
•
Household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped
- Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem continues, contact a licensed electrician.
•
Control or cooling is not turned on - Turn on the refrigerator
control, or turn cooling on. See "Using
the Controls."
New installation - Following installation,
allow 24 hours for the refrigerator
and freezer to cool
completely.
NOTE= Adjusting the temperature
control(s) to the coldest setting will not cool either compartment
(refrigerator
or freezer) more quickly.
Motor seems to
run too much
•
Your new refrigerator
has an energy-efficient
motor - The refrigerator
may
run longer
than you're
used to, because
the compressor
and fans operate
at lower
speeds
that are more energy-efficient.
This is normal.
NOTE= Your refrigerator
may run even longer if the room is warm, a large load of food is added,
the doors are opened often, or if a door has been left open.
Refrigerator
seems noisy
The compressor
in your
new refrigerator
regulates
temperature
more efficiently
and uses less energy
than older
models.
During
various
stages
of operation,
you may hear normal
operating
sounds that are
unfamiliar.
The following
noises are normal.
•
Buzzing/Clicking
- Heard when the water valve opens and closes to dispense water or fill the ice
maker. If the refrigerator
is connected to a water line, this is normal. If the refrigerator
is not
connected to a water line, turn off the ice maker.
•
Cracking/Crashing
- Heard when ice is ejected from the ice maker mold.
•
Popping - Heard when the inside walls contract/expand,
especially
during initial cooldown.
•
Pulsating/Whirring
- Heard when the fans/compressor
adjust to optimize performance
during
normal operation.
•
Rattling - Heard when water passes through the water line, or due to the flow of refrigerant.
Rattling may also come from items placed on top of the refrigerator.
•
Water
running or gurgling
- Heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and water runs into the
drain pan.
•
Sizzling - Heard when water drips onto the heater during the defrost cycle.
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