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The dispenser water is not cool enough
Check if ...
The refrigerator has been newly installed.
A large amount of water has been recently dispensed.
No water has been recently dispensed.
Then ...
Allow 24 hours for the tank to cool completely.
Allow 24 hours for the tank to cool completely.
The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the first
glass of water.
The center divider between the two compartments is warm
Check if ...
The condenser coils or base grille are dirty or clogged.
The motor has quit working.
Then ...
Clean according to the “Cleaning your refrigerator” section.
See “Your refrigerator will not operate” earlier in this section.
NOTE: The refrigerator temperature may turn from warm
to hot.
If not due to any of above, the warmth is probably due to
normal operation of the automatic exterior moisture control.
If still concerned, call the Consumer Assistance Center.
Temperature is too warm
Check if ...
The air vents are blocked in either compartment.
This prevents the movement of cold air from the
freezer to the refrigerator.
The door(s) are opened often.
A large amount of food has just been added to
the refrigerator or freezer.
The controls are not set correctly for the surrounding
conditions.
Then ...
Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. Refer to
“Ensuring proper air circulation” for the location of air vents.
Be aware that the refrigerator will warm when this occurs.
In order to keep the refrigerator cool, 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.
Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator.
It can take several hours for the refrigerator to return to the
normal temperature.
Refer to the “How the controls work” section.
Water or ice is leaking from the dispenser
Check if ...
The glass is not being held under the ice dispenser
long enough, causing the ice to spill.
The glass is not being held under the water dispenser
long enough, causing water to drip.
An ice cube is stuck in the chute and holding the trap
door open.
Then ...
Hold the container under the ice chute for two to three
seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. A small
amount of ice may dispense after the lever is released.
Hold the container under the water dispenser two to three
seconds after releasing the dispenser lever. Water may
continue to dispense during this time.
Remove the cube.