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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?
You can solve many common refrigerator-freezer 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Unit does not operate.
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse.
Compressor turns on and off frequently.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the
refrigerator - freezer.
The door is being opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The refrigerator-freezer does not have the correct
clearances.
Vibrations.
Check to make sure that the refrigerator-
freezer is level.
The unit seems to make too much noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling
sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
refrigerator - freezer.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may
cause popping and crackling noises.
The unit is not level.
The door will not close properly.
The unit is not level.
The door is reversed and not properly installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The bins are out alignment.
Section separator seems to be warm to the touch.
This is normal.
The section separator area contains an
anti-condensation heater and will be warm to the
touch during the anti-condensation cycle to
prevent condensation forming between the two
sections.
