Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Hot air from bottom
Normal air flow cooling
of refrigerator
motor. In the refrigeration
process, it is normal that
heat be expelled in the
area under the refrigerator.
Some floor coverings will
discolor at these normal
and safe temperatures.
Food freezing in
Food too close to the air vent
•
Move the food away from the air vent (near the
the refrigerator
at the back of the refrigerator.
controls).
Refrigerator control is set
•
Move the refrigerator control to a warmer
too cold.
temperature setting one increment at a time.
Orange glow
Defrost heater is on.
•
This is normal.
in the freezer
Door bins do not fit
The freezer door bins are
•
Try to install the bins in both doors.
in the door
a different size than the
refrigerator door bins.
Controls do not light up
Some models do not have
•
If you can read white numbers on the control setting,
lighted controls.
the model does not have lighted controls.
Refrigerator light bulb burned
•
See
Replacing the light bulbs.
out or loose.
Water has poor
Water dispenser has not been
•
Dispense water until all water in system is
taste/odor
used for a long time.
replenished.
Water in first glass
Normal when refrigerator
•
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
is warm
is first installed.
cool down.
Water dispenser has not been
•
Dispense water until all water is system is
used for a long time.
replenished.
Water system has been drained.
•
Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
No water or ice cube
Supply line or shutoff valve
•
Call a plumber.
production
is clogged.
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