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Freezer control and • Refrigerator is in defrost mode. • Normal operation.
lights are on, but Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts.
compressor is not
operating
Crisper drawer • Refrigerator control settings are too • See pages 13-14 to adjust controls.
temperature is too low.
warm
Refrigerator does ° Refrigerator is not plugged in. ° Plug in refrigerator.
not operate • Control is not on. • See pages 13-14 to adjust your controls.
° Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs ° Replace any blown fuses.
to be reset. Check circuit breaker and reset, if necessary.
• Power outage has occurred. • Call local power company listing to report outage.
Refrigerator still • Refrigerator is malfunctioning. • Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another
won't operate refrigerator. If another refrigerator is not available,
place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food.
Warranty does not cover food loss.
Contact service for assistance.
Food temperature ° Condenser coils are dirty. ° Clean according to the chart on page 22.
is too cold
• Refrigerator or freezer controls are set • See pages 13-14 to adjust your controls.
too high.
• Door is not closing properly.Food temperature
is too warm
• Refrigerator is not level. See page 8 for details on
how to level your refrigerator.
• Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary,
according to the chart on page 22.
° Check for internal obstructions that are keeping
door from closing properly (i.e. improperly closed
drawers, ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored
containers, etc.)
° Controls need to be adjusted. ° See pages 13-14 to adjust your controls.
• Condenser coils are dirty. • Clean according to the chart on page 22.
° Rear air grille is blocked. ° Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to
make sure grille is not blocked. Rearair grilles are
located under crisper drawers.
• Door has been opened frequently, or • Reduce time door is open. Organize food items
has been opened for long periods of efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time
time. as possible.
• Food has recently been added. • Allow time for recently added food to reach
refrigerator or freezer temperature.
Refrigerator has ° Compartment is dirty or has ° Clean according to instructionson page 22.
an odor odor-causing food.
Water droplets • Check gaskets for proper seal. • Clean according to the chart on page 22.
form on outside
of refrigerator ° Humidity levels are high. ° Hot, humid weather can increasecondensation.
Press button on control to reduce moisture.
• Controls require adjustment. • See pages 13-14 to adjust your controls.
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