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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR/ • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about
FREEZER DOES NOT 30 minutes.
OPERATE
• Temperature control in the OFF position.
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator/freezer may not be plugged in
at wall outlet.
• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset
the breaker.
MOTOR OPERATES • Normal when refrigerator/freezer is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours
FOR LONG PERIODS or the refrigerator/freezer to completely cool down.
OR CYCLES ON AND
• Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator/
OFF FREQUENTLY
freezer. This is normal.
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperature control set at the coldest setting. See Temperature
Control.
• Condenser needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
VIBRATION OR • See Leveling.
RATTLING
(Slight vibration
is normal.)
OPERATING • The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero
SOUNDS temperatures in the large freezer may produce higher sound levels
than your old refrigerator/freezer.
• Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through
refrigerator/freezer—another fan cools the compressor motor.
• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
• Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
• Defrost water dripping.
• Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
• Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
• Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and
contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
• Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
DOOR NOT CLOSING • Refrigerator/freezer not level. See Leveling.
PROPERLY
REFRIGERATOR/ • Temperature control not set cold enough. See Temperature
FREEZER Control.
TOO WARM
• Warm weather or frequent door openings.
• Door left open for long time.
• Package may be holding door open.
(Modern refrigerators
and freezers with more
storage space and a
larger freezer require
more operating time.
They start and stop
often to maintain even
temperatures.)