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PROBLEM SOLVER
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PROBLEM
OPERATING SOUNDS
FRESH FOOD OR
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE TOO
WARM
FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOWTASTE
MOISTURE FORMS ON
OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
INTERIOR LIGHT
DOES NOT LIGHT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Normal fan air flow-fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments.
● These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
Q
Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
. Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
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Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
● Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
Q
Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
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Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS.
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Warm weather—frequent door openings.
●
Door left open for long time.
. Package may be holding door open.
● Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
● Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
● Too frequent and too long door openings.
c
Frost within package is normal.
● Door may have been left ajar.
● Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
. Old cubes need to be discarded.
c
Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to Care and Cleaning section.
● Not unusual during period of high humidity.
. Move the energy saver switch to the right.
● Too frequent and too long door openings.
● In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
● Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
Q
Check for spoiled food.
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Interior needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
s
Defrost water pan needs cleaning.
● Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.
c
No power at outlet.
● Light bulb needs replacing.
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