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Thedoorisnotclosingproperly.
Thedoorisopenedoften.
ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR
FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD
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See Doors will not close completely above.
When the door is opened, warm, humid air is allowed in
the freezer resulting in frost.
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Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or
The icemaker was recently installed, off-flavored ice.
The ice has been stored for too long. Throw away old ice and make a new supply
The food has not been wrapped tightly in Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food
either compartment, is not wrapped properly.
A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and
The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.
odor problems.
The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning Section.
Ice storage bin needs cleaning. Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN
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The refrigerator is defrosting. The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the
defrost pan.
It is more humid than normal. Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to
evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.
THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE
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I The sounds be normal for Refer to the Sounds You Hear Section.
may your refrigerator. Understanding May
THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY
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Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. See the Setting I
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The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice. the Controls Section.
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Door left open. Check to see if something is holding the door open.
CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL
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I Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to waterline may be clogged. Call a plumber to clear the valve.
THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN
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Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin
The gaskets are dirty or sticky, coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after
cleaning.
The door is reopened within a short time after having
been opened.
When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator.
As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum. If the door is
hard to open, wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to
equalize, then see if it opens more easily.
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