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Y(]ur
refrigerator is wired for accurate
electrical diagnosis in
your home—takes
only minutes
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a
service technician to
check
itsentireelectrical
system. No need for
the technician to unplug, move or unload
the refrigerator to make the diagnosis.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
NO PANEL
~UCH
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If interior light is not on, refrigerator
may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
PAD RESPONSE
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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.
REFRIGERATOR
●
May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
DOES
N~
OPERATE
●
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.
M~R
OPERATES
● Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
FOR LONG PERIODS
require more operating time.
●
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.
●
Hot
weather—frequent door openings.
● Door left open.
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Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
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Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 17.
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Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.
M~R
STARTS&
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Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
S~PS
FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
●
If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting
soiidly
on the floor and front
RATTLING
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.
HOT AIR FROM
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Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be
BOT~M
OF
expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these
REFRIGERA~R
normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration.
DOOR NOT CLOSING
●
Door gasket on hinge
side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small amount of
PROPERLY
petroleum
jelly on face of gasket.
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