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Solutions To Common Problems
PROBLEM
Bubbling or gurgling sound,
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Refrigerant (used to cool
refrigerator is circulating throughout
the system.
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This is normal.
Vibrating or rattling noise.
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Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved slightly.
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Level the refrigerator. Refer to "
LEVELING
" in the
"
FIRST STEPS
" section.
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Floor is uneven or weak.
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Ensure floor can adequately support refrigerator.
Level the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims
under part of the refrigerator.
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Refrigerator is touching the wall.
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Re-level refrigerator or move refrigerator slightly.
Refer to "
LEVELING
" in the "
FIRST STEPS
" section.
Moisture forms on inside
refrigerator walls.
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Weather is hot and humid, which
increases internal rate of frost build-
up.
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This is normal.
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Door is slightly open.
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See "
DOOR PROBLEMS
".
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Door is kept open too long or is
opened too frequently.
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Open the door less often.
Odors in refrigerator.
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Interior needs to be cleaned.
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Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking
soda. Replace air filter.
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Foods with strong odors are in the
refrigerator.
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Cover the food tightly.
Door will not close.
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Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved slightly.
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This condition can force the cabinet out of square and
misalign the door. Refer to "
LEVELING
" in the
"
FIRST STEPS
" section.
*
Floor is uneven or weak.
*
Ensure floor can adequately support refrigerator.
Level the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims
under part of the refrigerator.
Light bulb is not on.
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The fluorescent lamp or light bulb is
burned out.
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Follow directions under "
INTERIOR LIGHTING
" or
"
MID LEVEL LIGHTING
" in the "
REFRIGERATOR
FEATURES
" section.
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No electric current is reaching the
refrigerator.
*
See "
REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT RUN
".
LIGHTING PROBLEMS
ODOR IN REFRIGERATOR
WATER / MOISTURE / FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
CAUSE
CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.)
DOOR PROBLEMS
