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Before
calling
for
service,
review
this
list.
It
may
save
you
both
time
and
expense.
This
list
includes
common
occurrences
that
are
not
the
result
of
defective
workman-
ship
or
materials
in
this
appliance.
Avoid
Service
Checklist
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
OCCURRENCE
Refrigerator compressor does not run.
Refrigerator control is off. Set refrigerator control. See Setting the Controls.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20 minutes.
Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check and/or replace fuse with a 15 amp time-
delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric company.
Room or outside weather is hot. It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions.
Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. It takes about 8-12 hours for the
refrigerator to cool down completely.
Automatic ice maker is operating (some models). Operation of the ice maker causes the refrigerator
to run slightly more.
Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Open the doors less often.
Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open. Make sure refrigerator is level. Keep food and
containers from blocking door. See Occurrence section
OPENING
/
CLOSING
OF
DOORS
/
DRAWERS
.
Refrigerator
control
(found
in
refrigerator
section)
is
set
too
cold.
Set
the
refrigerator
control
to
a
warmer
setting
until
the
refrigerator
temperature
is
satisfactory.
Allow
24
hours
for
the
temperature
to
stabilize.
Then,
if
the
freezer
temperature
is
not
right,
set
the
freezer
control
to
a
colder
setting.
Refrigerator
or
freezer
gasket
is
dirty,
worn,
cracked,
or
poorly
fitted.
Clean
or
change
gasket.
Leaks
in
door
seal
will
cause
refrigerator
to
run
longer
in
order
to
maintain
desired
temperatures.
Thermostat
is
keeping
the
refrigerator
at
a
constant
temperature.
This
is
normal.
Refrigerator
goes
on
and
off
to
keep
temperature
constant.
Freezer
control
is
set
too
cold.
Set
the
freezer
control
to
a
warmer
setting
until
the
freezer
temperature
is
satisfactory.
Allow
24
hours
for
the
temperature
to
stabilize.
Refrigerator
control
is
set
too
cold.
Set
the
refrigerator
control
to
a
warmer
setting.
Allow
24
hours
for
temperatures
to
stabilize.
Then,
if
the
freezer
temperature
is
not
right,
set
the
freezer
control
to
a
colder
setting.
Refrigerator
control
is
set
too
cold.
See
above
solution.
Doors
are
opened
too
frequently
or
too
long.
Warm
air
enters
the
refrigerator
whenever
the
door
is
opened.
Open
the
door
less
often.
Door is open slightly. See Occurrence section
OPENING
/
CLOSING
OF
DOORS
/
DRAWERS
.
Condenser
is
dirty.
Clean
condenser.
See
"Outside"
in
Care
and
Cleaning.
Freezer
control
is
set
too
warm.
Set
the
freezer
control
to
a
colder
setting
until
the
freezer
temperature
is
satisfactory.
Allow
24
hours
for
the
temperature
to
stabilize.
Refrigerator
control
is
set
too
warm.
Refrigerator
control
has
some
effect
on
freezer
temperature.
Set
the
refrigerator
control
to
a
colder
setting.
Allow
24
hours
for
the
temperature
to
stabilize.
Then,
if
the
freezer
temperature
is
not
right,
set
the
freezer
control
to
a
warmer
setting.
Refer
to
Setting
the
Controls.
SOLUTION
Refrigerator runs too much or too
long.
Refrigerator compressor goes on and
off
frequently.
Temperature in the freezer is too cold
and the refrigerator temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperature
in the refrigerator
is too
cold and the freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers freezes.
Temperature in the freezer or
refrigerator
is
too
warm.
Temperature
in
the
freezer
is
too
warm.
Temperature
in
the
refrigerator
is
too
warm
and
the
freezer
temperature
is
satisfactory.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
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