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Solutions To Common Problems
Odors In Refrigerator
Problem Cause Correction
Interior is dirty. •
Interior needs to be cleaned.
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Food with strong odors is in refrigerator.
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See Care & Cleaning Tips.
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Cover food tightly.
Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers
Problem Cause Correction
Door(s) will not close.
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Door was closed too hard, causing other
door to open slightly.
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Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the
floor when moved slightly.
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Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet.
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Close both doors gently.
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Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately
support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to
correct a sagging or sloping floor.
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Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately
support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to
correct a sagging or sloping floor.
Drawers are difficult to
move.
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Food is touching shelf on top of drawer.
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Track that drawers slide on is dirty.
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Keep less food in drawer.
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Clean drawer, runners, and tracks. See Care &
Cleaning Tips.
Light Bulb Is Not On
Problem Cause Correction
Light bulb is not on. •
Light bulb is burned out.
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Freezer light switch is stuck.
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No electric current is reaching refrigerator.
•
Control system has disabled lights
because magnet mounted behind dairy
compartment (in fresh food door) has
been removed.
•
Control system has disabled lights
because one or both doors were left open
too long.
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See Replacing Light Bulbs in Care and Cleaning
section.
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Release light switch located inside freezer
compartment.
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See Problem section, Running Your Refrigerator.
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Reinstall magnet.
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Close and reopen door(s) to enable lights.
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