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Before You Call For Service
If you are having an operating problem, check the chart to see what the cause
might be before you call for assistance.
OPERATING PROBLEM
CHECK IF
WHAT TO DO
Refrigerator will not run
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Power cord is plugged into a live circuit
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Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet.
with proper voltage.
Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.
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Refrigerator Control is turned on.
. Set Refrigerator Control to an on position.
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Household fuse has blown or circuit
. Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the
breaker has tripped. Also check if a
correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.
time-delay fuse has been used.
Rattling, jingling noise or
unfamiliar sounds
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Anything is on top of or behind the
refrigerator when the refrigerator is
operating.
. Remove objects from the top or from behind the
refrigerator.
9 These are “normal” operating soun,js:
. Read the “Normal operating sounds” section on
humming from fans, clicking from
page 8.
thermostat or defrost cycle, or defrost
water draining into the defrost pan.
Ice maker will not make ice
(Optional)
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Freezer compartment has had enough
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Allow freezer to get cold enough.
time to get cold. With a new
refrigerator, it may require cooling
overnight to reach proper temperature.
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Signal arm is in the down position to
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Put signal arm in the down position.
start ice maker.
. Water valve is turned to open position
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Turn water valve to open position.
and water is reaching the ice maker.
Water in the defrost pan
* Weather is hot and muggy.
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Hot and muggy weather can cause water to
collect in the drain pan. Since water levels may
reach half-full in the pan, be sure to level the
refrigerator so the pan does not overflow.
Light does not work
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Household fuse has blown or circuit
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breaker has tripped.
Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the
correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.
. Power cord is plugged into a live circuit
with proper voltage.
. Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet.
Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.
* Bulb is burned out.
. Replace bulb with an appliance bulb. Follow
instructions on Page 8.
Motor runs too long
. Condenser is free of lint and dust.
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Remove dust and lint from the condenser coils
with a vacuum cleaner.
. Weather or room is hot or muggy.
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If the temperature outside or inside is warm,
motor-running noises are normal.
. Door has been opened frequently or a
large amount of food has been added
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Decide which food items you need before
to the refrigerator or freezer
opening the refrigerator or freezer section. Motor
noise is also normal when large amounts of food
compartment.
are added to the refrigerator-freezer
compartments.
Remember-your new refrigerator may be larger
than your old refrigerator. It may have more
space to cool, which requires a longer-running
motor.
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