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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
APPLIANCE
• Appliance is so quiet that most of the time you will hear low or
DOES NOT OPERATE
no operating noise.
• Appliance may be in defrost cycle when compressor motor does not
operate for about 30 minutes.
• Controls are set to OFF. Press ON/OFF button on control panel.
• If interior light is not on, appliance may not be plugged in at
electrical outlet. Push the plug completely into the electrical outlet.
• The GFCI circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset
the breaker.
• The appliance is in showroom mode. Unplug it and plug it back in.
VIBRATION OR
• Adjust the leveling legs as shown in the Installation Instructions.
RATTLING (Slight
vibration is normal.)
COMPRESSOR
• Normal when appliance is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the
MOTOR OPERATES
appliance to completely cool down.
FOR LONG PERIODS
• Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in appliance.
OR CYCLES ON AND
This is normal.
OFF FREQUENTLY
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperature control set at the coldest setting.
See Temperature Control.
COMPARTMENT
• Temperature control not set cold enough. See Temperature Control.
TOO WARM
Allow 12–24 hours for temperature to change.
• Warm weather or frequent door openings.
• Door left open for long time.
• Package may be holding door open.
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the third shelf.
APPLIANCE
• Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
HAS ODOR
• Keep open box of baking soda in appliance; replace every 3 months.
DOOR
• Door gasket is sticking or folding over. Apply petroleum jelly
NOT CLOSING
or paraffin wax to the face of the gasket.
PROPERLY
• The door is hitting an internal component inside the appliance.
Adjust interior components to prevent interference.
MOISTURE FORMS
• Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry.
ON OUTSIDE OF
• Door left open or package holding door open.
APPLIANCE
FROST OR MOISTURE
• Too frequent or too long door openings.
COLLECTS INSIDE
• In humid weather, air carries moisture into appliance when door
is opened.
• Temperature control is set at coldest setting.
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the third shelf.
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