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Troubleshooting
WARNING
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.
Refrigerator Operation
Problem
Cause
The refrigerator
Power cord unplugged?
will not operate
Is outlet working?
Household fuse blown or
circuit breaker tripped?
Are controls on?
New installation?
The motor seems
Normal operation
to run too much
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Solution
Plug into a grounded
3-prong outlet.
Plug in a lamp to see if the
outlet is working.
Replace the fuse or reset
the circuit breaker. If the
problem continues, call an
electrician.
Make sure the refrigerator
controls are on. See "Using
the Controls".
Allow 24 hours following
installation for the
refrigerator to cool
completely.
ote: Adjusting the
temperature controls to
coldest setting will not cool
either compartment more
quickly.
Your new refrigerator may
run longer than your old one
due to its high-efficiency
compressor and fans. The
refrigerator may run even
longer if the room is warm, a
large food load is added,
doors are opened often, or
if the doors have been left
open.
Troubleshooting
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Refrigerator Operation
Problem
Cause
The refrigerator
Refrigerator noise has been
seems noisy
reduced over the years.
Due to this reduction, you
may hear intermittent
noises from your new
refrigerator that you did
not notice from your old
model. Listed on the right
are some normal sounds
with explanations.
The doors
Door blocked open?
will not close
completely
Bin or shelf in the way?
The doors are
Gaskets dirty or sticky?
difficult to open
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(cont.)
Solution
Buzzing—heard when the
water valve opens to fill the
ice maker
Pulsating—fans/compressor
adjusting to optimize
performance
Hissing/Rattling—flow of
refrigerant, movement of
water lines, or from items
placed on top of the
refrigerator
Sizzling/Gurgling—water
dripping on the heater
during defrost cycle
Popping—contraction/
expansion of inside walls,
especially during initial
cool-down
Water running—may be
heard when water melts
during the defrost cycle
and runs into the drain pan
Creaking/Cracking—occurs
as ice is being ejected from
the ice maker mold.
Move food packages away
from door.
Push bin or shelf back in
the correct position.
Clean gaskets and contact
surfaces with mild soap
and warm water. Rinse and
dry with soft cloth.
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