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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
Refrigerator compartments are too
warm
Vibrating or rattling (slight vibration
is normal)
Temperature of external refrigerator
surface is warm
Moisture collects inside the
refrigerator
Moisture forms on outside of
refrigerator
Bubbling or gurgling sounds (like
boiling water)
Popping or cracking sounds when
compressor comes on
The door will not close properly
Possible Causes
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The circuit breaker is tripped/ fuse blown.
The room temperature is warmer than normal
Door is left open or is frequently opened.
The refrigerator does not have the correct
clearances.
The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for
a period of time.
Temperature control is not set correctly.
Door is left open or is frequently opened.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food was stored
recently. Wait for the refrigerator to reach its
selected temperature.
The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for
a period of time.
Leveling legs need adjusting
Refrigerator is placed on an uneven or weak surface.
The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the
refrigerator and move it from the wall.
The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as
0
30 F warmer than
room temperature.
This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
Door is left open or is frequently opened.
Is normal in hot and humid weather. Air carries
moisture into the refrigerator when doors are
opened.
This is the normal sound of refrigerant (used to cool
refrigerator) circulating throughout the system.
This is normal. Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, like hot water pipes. The sound will
level off or disappear as refrigerator
The refrigerator is not on a level surface.
The gasket is dirty.
The storage basket is out of position.
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