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REFRIGERA~R
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VIBRATION OR
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May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
● Temperature control in OFF position.
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If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
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If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
● Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
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Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24 hours
to completely cool down.
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Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
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Hot weather—frequent door openings.
● Door left open.
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Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to page 5.
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Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 13.
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Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.
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Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
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If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front
roller screws need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS on page 4.
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If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
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Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.
● The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in
the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.
● Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments-another fan
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the compressor motor.
● These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
● Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
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Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
● Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
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Ice cubes dropping into bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
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Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
. Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during
defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
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Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small amount of
petroleum jelly on face of gasket.
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