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COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH
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The refrigerator that was replaced was an older model. Modern refrigerators with more storage space require
more operating time. Even though this refrigerator may
run more than your older one, it will still use less energy.
The room temperature is hotter than normal. The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At
normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run
about 40% to 80% of the time. This model is still more
energy efficient than previous models.
The door is opened often or a large amount of food has
just been added.
Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator.
It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to
cool the refrigerator back down. In order to conserve
energy, try to get everything you need out of the
refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to
find and close the door as soon as the food is removed.
See the FOOD STORAGE GUIDE section for suggested
storage tips.
The refrigerator was recently plugged in and the The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
refrigerator control was set correctly completely.
The refrigerator control was not set correctly for the See the ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS section.
surrounding conditions.
The doors are not closed completely. Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the
way, see Doors Will Not Close Completely below.
The condenser coils are dirty. This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work
harder. Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the CARE
AND CLEANING section.
DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY
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The refrigerator is not level, wobbles or seem unstable. See DOOR ALIGNMENT in the REFRIGERATION
INSTALLATION section to level refrigerator.
Food packages are blocking the door open. Rearrange food containers to clear door and door
shelves.
The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans,
or baskets are out of _osition. shelves and baskets into their correct positions. See the
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR section.
The gaskets are sticking. Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a
thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets after cleaning.
The doors were removed during product installation and Remove and replace the doors according to the
not properly replaced. REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR
DOORS section, or call qualified service technician.
CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL
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Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line Call a plumber to check the valve and water supply.
may be clogged or the water pressure may be too low.
Smaller cube size is selected. Select larger cube size using Ice Cube Size selector
button.
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