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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Temperature control set to
OFF
. •Set the control to a temperature setting.
operate
Refrigerator is unplugged. •Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit •Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. •Wait about 30 minutes for the defrost cycle to end.
Vibration or rattling
Leveling legs need adjustment. •See
Leveling Legs.
(slight vibration
Floor is weak. •Install on a floor strong enough to support the
is normal)
refrigerator fully loaded.
Floor is uneven. •Leveling legs need adjusting. See
Leveling Legs.
Motor operates for
Normal when refrigerator •Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles
is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently.
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.
•Door not closing. Make sure refrigerator is
tilted properly. See
Leveling Legs.
Hot weather or frequent •This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature controls •See
About the controls.
set improperly.
Fresh food compartment
Temperature control not set •See
About the controls.
too warm
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent •Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See
About the controls.
Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
Air discharge outlets obstructed •Rearrange items so outlets are not obstructed.
by large items.
Fresh food compartment
Temperature control set •Set the temperature control one step warmer.
too cold
too cold. See
About the controls.
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)
Slow ice cube freezing
Temperature control not set •See
About the controls.
cold enough.
Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.