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 a service technician.
Problem Possible
Cause
Refrigerator does not
operate.
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker has tripped or fuse has blown.
The thermostat is turned off.
Turns on and off frequently.
The room temperature is warmer than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The refrigerator does not have the correct clearances.
Vibrations
Check to be sure that the refrigerator is level.
The refrigerator seems to
make too much noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds
caused by the flow of refrigerant in your refrigerator.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause
popping and crackling noises.
The refrigerator is not level.
The door will not close
properly.
The refrigerator is not level.
The door was reversed and not properly re-installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The shelf is out of position.
If your refrigerator shows other symptoms than those described above, or if you have
checked all items listed as the cause and the problem still exists, then call SUMMIT®
Customer Service at
1-800-932-4267
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