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PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR OPERATION
Refrigerator does not run.
Refrigerator runs too much or *
too [ong.
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials
in this appliance,
CAUSE CORRECTION
Refrigerator is plugged into a
circuit that has a ground fault
interrupt.
,, Temperature control is in the
OFF position.
,, Refrigerator may not be plugged
in, or plug may be loose.
, ,, House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
,, Power outage.
Room or outside weather is hot.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
, ,, Large amounts of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
, ,, Doors are opened too frequently
or too long.
, ,, Refrigerator door may be slightly
open.
, ,, Refrigerator gasket is dirty,
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.
,, Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet,have
it checked by a certified technician.
,, See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL" Section.
,, Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
,, Checldreplace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset
circuit breaker.
,, Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
,, It's normal for the refrigerator to work harder under these
conditions.
,, It takes 4 hours for the refrigerator to coo! down
completely.
,, Warm food will cause refrigerator to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.
,, Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Open doors less often.
,, See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
- Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperature.
Interior refrigerator temperature ', Temperature Control is set too ,, Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
is too cored, low. for the temperature to stabilize.
,, Temperature Control is set too
warm.
,, Door is kept open too long or is
opened too frequently.
,, Door may not be sealing
properly.
,, Large amounts of warm or hot
food may have been stored
recently.
, ,, Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
Interior refrigerator temperature
is too warm.
,, Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
,, Warm air enters the refrigerator every time the door is
opened. Open the door less often.
,, See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
,, Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
,, Refrigerator requires 4 hours to coo! down completely.
Refrigerator external surface ', The external refrigerator walls ,, This is normal while the compressor works to transfer
temperature is warm. can be as much as 30°F warmer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
than room temperature.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever ', Modern refrigerators have ,, This is normal When the surrounding noise level is low,
refrigerator is on. increased storage capacity and you might hear the compressor running while it cools the
more stable temperatures. They interior.
require a high efficiency
compressor.
Longer sound mevemswhen ,, Refrigerator operates at higher ,, This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
compressor comes on. pressures during the start of the refrigerator continues to run.
ON cycle.
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