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Troubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions
Installation
Instructions
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Control in OFF position. • Move the control to a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Front leveling legs need • See Leveling Legs.
(slight vibration adjusting.
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
is first plugged in. cool down.
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature control • See About the control.
set at the coldest setting.
Fresh food or freezer Temperature control not • See About the control.
compartment too warm set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the control.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
door openings.
is normal)
Ice cubes have Food transmitting odor/taste • Wrap foods well.
odor/taste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator • See Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control not • See About the control.
set cold enough.
Before you call for service…
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages f irst and you may not need to call for service.
long periods or
cycles on and off
frequently. (Modern
refrigerators with
more storage space
and a larger freezer
require more
operating time. They
start and stop often
to maintain even
temperatures.)
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