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Troubleshooting
(contd)
OPERATION
(cont'd)
Topic
Possible Cause
Solution
Refrigerator runs too
frequently
It may be normal to maintain constant
temperature.
Doors may have been opened for an
extended period of time.
Fresh food control needs adjusting.
Gaskets may not be sealing properly.
Normal operation
Allow time for recently added warm
food to reach fresh food or freezer
temperature
Adjust fresh food control
Check gaskets for proper seal
Water droplets form on
refrigerator
Outside air is humid.
Door gaskets are not sealing properly.
It is normal during high humidity
periods or if doors have been opened
frequently
Check door gaskets for proper seal
Garden Fresh
crispers or Chiller
Fresh system does
not close freely
Package may be blocking drawer.
Drawer are improperly positioned.
Drawer channels are dirty.
Drawer channels need lubrication.
Refrigerator is not level.
Check for a package that prevents
drawer from closing properly
Confirm drawer is in proper position
Clean drawer channels with warm soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly
Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to
drawer channels
Confirm that refrigerator is level
Refrigerator has an
odor
Interior is dirty or has odor causing food.
See
Odor Removal
instruction in
Care
& Cleaning
Refrigerator or ice
maker makes unfamiliar
sounds or seems too
loud
It may be normal.
See
Normal Operating Sights and
Sounds
TEMPERATURE
Topic
Possible Cause
Solution
Food temperature
appears too warm
See previous sections.
Warm or hot food has recently been added.
Door is not closing properly.
Fresh food control needs adjusting.
Freezer control temperature is set too warm.
See previous sections
Allow time for recently added warm
food to reach fresh food or freezer
temperature
Check gaskets for proper seal
Adjust fresh food control
Adjust freezer control to colder setting
Food temperature
appears too cold
Fresh food control needs adjusting.
Freezer control temperature is set too cold.
Adjust fresh food control
Adjust freezer control to warmer
setting. Allow several hours for
temperature to adjust