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BEFORE YOU CALL
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
“Sb” is
displayed on
control.
• The control is in
Sabbath Mode.
• Pressing the CONTROL LOCK and TEMP
MODE keys to exit Sabbath Mode.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder
sound levels
whenever
appliance is
on.
• Appliance operates at higher
pressures during the start of
the ON cycle.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as appliance continues to run.
Popping or
cracking
sound when
compressor
comes on.
Bubbling or
gurgling
sound.
• Metal parts undergo
expansion and contraction, as
in hot water pipes.
• Refrigerant (used to cool
refrigerator) is circulating
throughout the system.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as appliance continues to run.
• This is normal.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
• Appliance is not level. It rocks
on the floor when it is moved
slightly.
• Floor is uneven or weak.
• Appliance is touching
the wall.
• Level the appliance. Refer to
“Leveling” section.
•
Ensure floor can adequately support the
appliance. Level the appliance by putting
wood or metal shims under part of the
appliance.
• Re-level appliance or move appliance
slightly. Refer to “Leveling” in the
INSTALLATION
section.
WATER / MOISTURE / FROST INSIDE
APPLIANCE
Moisture
forms on
inside
appliance
walls.
• Weather is hot and humid,
which increases internal rate
of frost buildup.
• Door is slightly open.
• Door is kept open too long.
• This is normal.
• See “
DOOR PROBLEMS”
.
• Open the door less often.
ODOR IN APPLIANCE
Odors in
appliance.
• Interior needs to be cleaned.
• Foods with strong odors are
in the appliance.
• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda. Replace air filter.
• Cover the food tightly.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will
not close.
• Appliance is not level. It
rocks on the floor when it is
moved slightly.
• Floor is uneven or weak.
• This condition can force the cabinet out
of square and misalign the door. Refer to
“Leveling” section.
•
Ensure floor can adequately support appliance.
Level the appliance by putting wood or metal
shims under part of the appliance.
LIGHTING PROBLEMS
Light bulb is
not on.
• The light bulb is burned out.
• No electric current is reaching
the appliance.
• Control is in Sabbath mode
(Sb is displayed on control).
• Follow directions under
INTERIOR
LIGHTING
section.
• See “
Appliance does not run
”.
• Depress TEMP MODE key and CONTROL
LOCK key for 3 seconds.