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PAD RESPONSE
REFMGERA~R
DOES NOT OPERATE
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PENODS
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STARTS&
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VIBRATION OR
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CLOSING
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
. 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.
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Maybe 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.
. 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
trippd
circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
● Modem refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
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
amounk
of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
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Hot weather—frequent door openings.
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Door left open.
. Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 18.
. 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.
. If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
. Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be
expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these
normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration.
. 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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