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Doors
Water is leaking or dripping
from the dispenser system
NOTE: A few drops of water
after dispensing is normal.
The glass was not held under the
dispenser long enough
Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after
releasing the dispenser lever.
Water continues to drip
from the dispenser beyond
the first few drops.
The refrigerator has just been installed
Flushing the water system removes the air from the lines
which causes the water dispenser to drip. Flush the water
system. See “Water Dispenser.”
The water filter was recently changed
Flushing the water system removes the air from the lines
which causes the water dispenser to drip. Flush the water
system. See “Water Dispenser.”
Water is leaking from the
back of the refrigerator
The water line connections were not
fully tightened
See “Connect the Water Supply.”
Recently removed the doors and did
not fully tighten water line connection
See “Remove and Replace Refrigerator Doors and Drawer
Front.”
Water from the dispenser is
warm
NOTE: Water from the
dispenser is only chilled to
50°F (10°C).
The refrigerator has just been installed
Allow 24 hours after installation for the water supply to cool
completely.
A large amount of water was recently
dispensed
Allow 3 hours for the water supply to cool completely.
Water has not been recently dispensed The first glass of water may not be cool. Discard the first
glass of water dispensed.
The refrigerator is not connected to a
cold water pipe
Make sure the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe.
See “Water Supply Requirements.”
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
The door(s) or drawer will
not close completely
The door or drawer is blocked open
Move food packages away from door(s). Remove ice or other
items which have fallen onto the floor of the freezer
compartment.
A bin or shelf is in the way
Push bin or shelf back into the correct position.
Recently installed
Remove all packaging materials.
The doors are difficult to
open
The door gaskets are dirty or sticky
Clean gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm
water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.
The doors appear to be
uneven
The doors need to be aligned or the
refrigerator needs to be leveled
See “Door Closing and Door Alignment.”
The doors do not open or
close as expected
The refrigerator tilt needs to be
adjusted
Adjust the refrigerator tilt. See “Door Closing and Door
Alignment.”
