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Solutions To Common Problems
Temperatures Are Too Cold
Problem Cause Correction
Freezer temperature too cold.
Refrigerator temperature is
satisfactory.
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Freezer control is set too
cold.
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Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
Refrigerator temperature too
cold. Freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
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Refrigerator control is set
too cold.
•
Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
Food stored in drawers freezes.
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Refrigerator control is set
too cold.
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See solution above.
Food stored in Meat Keeper
freezes (some models).
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Meat Keeper temperature
control is set too cold.
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Adjust Meat Keeper temperature control to a lower setting.
Meat should be stored at a tempeature just below the
freezing point for maximum fresh storage time. It is normal
for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat.
Temperatures Are Too Warm
Problem Cause
Correction
Freezer/Refrigerator temperature
is too warm.
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Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
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Door is slightly open.
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Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
opened. Open the door less often.
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See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers.
Freezer temperature is too warm.
Refrigerator temperature is
satisfactory.
•
Freezer control is set too
warm.
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Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
Refrigerator temperature is too
warm. Freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
•
Refrigerator control is set
too warm.
•
Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
Temperature in the Meat Keeper
is too warm (some models).
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Meat Keeper temperature
control is set too warm.
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Adjust Meat Keeper temperature control to a colder
setting.
Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator
Problem Cause
Correction
Moisture collects on inside of
refrigerator walls.
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Weather is hot and
humid.
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Door is slightly open.
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Door is opened too often
or too long.
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Open containers.
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The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.
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See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers.
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Open door less often.
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Keep containers covered.
Water collects on bottom side of
drawer cover.
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Vegetables contain and
give off moisture.
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Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual.
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Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting.
Water collects in bottom of
drawer.
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Washed vegetables and
fruit drain while in the
drawer.
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Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water
collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
