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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?
You can solve many common appliance problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service
call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Appliance does not operate.
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.
Compressor turns on and off frequently.
Condenser coil at the back of the unit is dirty.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the
appliance.
The door is open too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The appliance does not have the correct
clearances. (5” at both side and the back of unit)
The light does not work.
The home circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
The appliance is unplugged.
The bulb has burned out (see the maintenance
section for the replacement procedure).
Vibrations.
Check to assure that the appliance is level.
The appliance seems to make too much noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling
sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
appliance.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls
may cause popping and crackling noises.
The appliance is not level.
The door will not close properly.
The appliance is not level.
The doors were reversed and not properly
installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position.
