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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 the problem before calling for
service.
PROBLEM
Refrigerator does not operate.
Compressor turns on and off frequently.
Temperature inside the refrigerator is too warm.
Temperature inside the refrigerator is too cold.
Temperature of external refrigerator surface is
warm.
Popping or cracking sound when compressor
comes on.
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling.
Vibrations.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the
refrigerator.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The refrigerator does not have the correct
clearances.
The refrigerator has recently been disconnected
for a period of time. 4 hours are required for the
refrigerator to cool down completely.
Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the
control to a cooler setting and allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize.
Door is kept open too long or is opened too
frequently. Warm air enters the refrigerator every
time the door is opened. Open the door less
often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food might have
been stored recently. Wait until the refrigerator
has had a chance to reach its selected
temperature.
The refrigerator has recently been disconnected
for a period of time. 4 hours are required for the
refrigerator to cool down completely.
Temperature control is set too cold.
control to a warmer setting and allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as
ο
30
F warmer than room temperature.
normal while the compressor works to transfer
heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction,
as in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound will
level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to
run.
Refrigerant
(used
circulating throughout the system. This is normal.
Check to assure that the refrigerator is on a level
surface.
Floor is uneven or weak. Refrigerator rocks on
the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor
can adequately support refrigerator.
refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under
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