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You can solve many common refrigerator 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 for service.
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•
Refrigerator is unplugged.
•
The circuit breaker is tripped/ fuse blown.
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•
The room temperature is warmer than normal
•
Door is left open or is frequently opened
.
•
The refrigerator does not have the correct
clearances.
•
The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for
a period of time.
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•
Temperature control is not set correctly.
•
Door is left open or is frequently opened.
•
The door gasket does not seal properly.
•
A large amount of warm or hot food was stored
recently. Wait for the refrigerator to reach its
selected temperature.
•
The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for
a period of time.
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•
Leveling legs need adjusting
•
Refrigerator is placed on an
uneven or weak
surface.
•
The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the
refrigerator and move it away from the wall.
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The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as
30
°F
warmer than room temperature.
•
This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
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Door is left open or is frequently opened.
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Is normal in hot and humid weather. Air carries
moisture into the refrigerator when doors are
opened.
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•
This is the normal sound of refrigerant (used to cool
refrigerator) circulating throughout the system.
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•
This is normal.
Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, like hot water pipes. The sound will
level off or disappear as refrigerator runs.
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•
The refrigerator is not on a level surface.
•
The gasket is dirty.
•
The storage basket is out of position.
