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Freezer control and Refrigerator is in defrost Normal operation
lights are on, but mode. Wait 40 minutes to see
compressor is not if compressor restarts.
operating
MeatSavor drawer Control settings are See p 5 to properly
temperature is too too low. adjust controls.
warm
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator is not Plug in refrigerator.
operate plugged in.
Control is not on Properly adjust controls.
Fuse is blown, or Replace blown fuses.
circuit breaker needs Check circuit breaker
to be reset. and reset.
Power outage Call local power
has occurred. company to report outage.
Refrigerator still won’t Refrigerator is Unplug refrigerator and
operate malfunctioning. transfer food to another
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 coils. See p 29.
is too cold Refrigerator or freezer Properly adjust controls.
controls are set too high.
Food temperature Door is not closing Check for internal
is too warm properly. obstructions that are
keeping door from closing
properly.
Refrigerator is not level.
See installation instructions
for details on how to level
your refrigerator.
Check gaskets for proper
seal, clean if necessary.
See p. 29
Controls need to be See p. 5 to adjust your
adjusted. controls
Condenser coil is dirty. Clean coils. See p. 29.
Rear air grille is blocked. Check the positioning of
food items in refrigerator to
make sure grille is not
blocked. Rear air grilles
are located under produce
drawers.
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Food temperature is Door have been opened Reduce time door is open.
too warm frequently or has been Organize food items
opened for long periods efficiently to assure door is
of time. open for shortest time.
Refrigerator has an odor Compartment is dirty or Clean according to p. 29.
has odor causing food.
Water droplets form Check gaskets for proper Clean gaskets. See p. 29.
outside of door seal.
Humidity levels are high Hot, humid weather can
increase condensation.
Controls require See p. 5 to adjust
adjustment controls
Water droplets form on Humidity levels are high Properly adjust controls
inside of refrigerator or door has been opened Reduce time door is open.
frequently. Organize food items
efficiently to assure door is
open for shortest time.
Refrigerator or ice maker Normal operation See p. 35
makes unfamiliar sounds
or seems too loud
Produce drawers do not Contents of drawer or Reposition food and
close freely positioning of items in containers to avoid
compartments could be interference with the
obstructing drawer. drawers.
Drawer is not in proper See p. 11 for proper
position placement.
Drawer channels are dirty Clean drawer channels with
or need treatment warm, soapy water. Rinse
dry thoroughly.
Apply thin layer of
petroleum jelly to drawer
channels.
Refrigerator runs too Doors have been opened Reduce time door is open.
frequently frequently or has been Organize food items
opened for long periods efficiently to assure door is
of time. open for shortest time.
Humidity levels too high Normal operation
Food has recently been Allow time for added food
added. to reach refrigerator or
freezer temperature.
Refrigerator is exposed Evaluate refrigerator’s
to heat by environment environment. Refrigerator
or appliances nearby may need to be moved to
run more efficiently.