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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in • Wait about 30 minutes for
operate
defrost cycle. defrost cycle to end.
Freezer control • Move the freezer control
in
OFF
position. to a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is • Push the plug completely
unplugged. into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/ • Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker is the breaker.
tripped.
Motor operates for
Normal when • Wait 24 hours for the
long periods
refrigerator is first refrigerator to completely
(Modern refrigerators
plugged in. cool down.
with more storage
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
space and a larger
amounts of food are
freezer require more
placed in refrigerator.
operating time. They
Door left open. • Check to see if package is
start and stop often
holding door open.
to maintain even
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
temperatures.)
door openings.
Temperature controls • See
About the controls.
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser • See
Care and cleaning
.
need cleaning.
Vibration or rattling
Roller screws or leveling • See
Leveling Rollers.
(Slight vibration
legs need adjusting.
is normal.)
Fresh food or freezer
Temperature control • See
About the controls.
compartment too warm
not set cold enough.
Warm weather or • Set the temperature
frequent door openings. control one step colder.
See
About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is
holding door open.
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