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Troubleshooting TipsInstallation Instructions Customer ServiceOperating InstructionsSafety Information
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in • Wait about 30 minutes for
operate
defrost cycle. defrost cycle to end.
Fresh food control • Move the fresh food
in
OFF
position. control to desired
temperature setting.
Refrigerator is • Make sure the refrigerator
unplugged. plug is pushed completely
into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/ • Check the house
circuit breaker is fuse/circuit breaker
tripped. box and replace fuse or
reset the breaker.
Motor operates for
Modern refrigerators • This is normal.
long periods
with more storage
space and a larger
freezer compartment
require more
operating time.
Normal when • Wait 24 hours for the
refrigerator is first refrigerator to completely
delivered to your home. cool down.
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator to
be cooled or frozen.
Door left open. • Check to see if package
is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature controls • See the
About the controls
set at the coldest setting.
on the refrigerator
section.
Grille and condenser • See the
Care and cleaning
need cleaning. section.
Motor starts and
Temperature control • This is normal.
stops frequently
starts and stops motor
to maintain even
temperatures.