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Troubleshooting
You can solve many common refrigerator 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.
Problem
Possible Causes
Refrigerator does not operate
Compressor turns on and off
Refrigerator compartments are too
warm
Vibrating or rattling
(slight vibration is normal)
Temperature of external refrigerator
surface is warm
Moisture collects inside the refrigerator
Moisture forms on outside of
refrigerator
Bubling or gurling sounds
(like boiling water)
Popping or crackling sounds when
compressor comes on
The door will not close properly
Refrigerator unplugged
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The circuit breaker is tripped/fuse blown.
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The room temperature is warmer than normal
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Door is left open or is frequently opened.
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The refrigerator does not have the correct
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clearances.
The refrigertaor has recently been disconnected for
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a period of time.
Temperature control is not set correctly.
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Door is left open or is not set correctly.
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The door gasket does not seal properly.
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A large amount of warm of hot food was stored
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recently. Wait for the refrigerator to reach its
selected temperature.
The refrigerator has recently been discontinued for
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Leveling legs need adjusting.
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Refrigerator is placed on an uneven or weak
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surface.
The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the
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refrigerator and move it away from the wall.
The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as
•
30
°
F warm than room temperature.
This is normal while the compressor works to
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transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
Door is left open or is frequently opened.
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Is normal in hot and humid weather. Air carries
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moisture into the refrigerator when doors are
opened.
This is the normal sound of refrigerant (used to cool
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refrigerator) circulating throughout the system
This is the normal. Metal parts undergo expansion
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and contraction, like hot water pipes. The sound will
level off or disappear as refrigerator runs.
The refrigerator is not on a level surface.
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The gasket is dirty.
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The storage basket is out of position.
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