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Before
calling
for
service,
review
this
list.
It
may
save
you
both
time
and
expense.
This
list
includes
common
occurrences
that
are
not
the
result
of
defective
workman-
ship
or
materials
in
this
appliance.
Avoid
Service
Checklist
OCCURRENCE
Refrigerator
control
is
off.
Set
refrigerator
control.
See
Setting
the
Controls.
Refrigerator
is
in
defrost
cycle.
This
is
normal
for
a
fully
automatic
defrosting
refrigerator.
The
defrost
cycle
occurs
periodically,
lasting
about
20
minutes.
Plug
at
wall
outlet
is
disconnected.
Make
sure
plug
is
tightly
pushed
into
outlet.
House
fuse
has
blown
or
circuit
breaker
has
tripped.
Check
and/or
replace
fuse
with
a
15
amp
time-delay
fuse.
Reset
circuit
breaker.
Power
outage.
Check
house
lights.
Call
local
electric
company.
Room
or
outside
weather
is
hot.
It
is
normal
for
the
refrigerator
to
work
longer
under
these
conditions.
Refrigerator
has
recently
been
disconnected
for
a
period
of
time.
It
takes
about
8-12
hours
for
the
refrigerator
to
cool
down
completely.
Automatic
ice
maker
is
operating
(some
models).
Operation
of
the
ice
maker
causes
the
refrigerator
to
run
slightly
more.
Doors
are
opened
too
frequently
or
too
long.
Warm
air
entering
the
refrigerator
causes
it
to
run
more.
Open
the
doors
less
often.
Refrigerator
or
freezer
door
may
be
slightly
open.
Make
sure
refrigerator
is
level.
Keep
food
and
containers from blocking door. See Occurrence section
OPENING
/
CLOSING
OF
DOORS
/
DRAWERS
.
Refrigerator
control
is
set
too
cold.
Set
the
refrigerator
control
to
a
warmer
setting
until
the
refrigerator
temperature
is
satisfactory.
Allow
24
hours
for
the
temperature
to
stabilize.
Then,
if
the
freezer
temperature
is
not
right,
set
the
freezer
control
to
a
colder
setting.
Refrigerator
or
freezer
gasket
is
dirty,
worn,
cracked,
or
poorly
fitted.
Clean
or
change
gasket.
Leaks
in
door
seal
will
cause
refrigerator
to
run
longer
in
order
to
maintain
desired
temperatures.
Thermostat
is
keeping
the
refrigerator
at
a
constant
temperature.
This
is
normal.
Refrigerator
goes
on
and
off
to
keep
temperature
constant.
Freezer
control
is
set
too
cold.
Set
the
freezer
control
to
a
warmer
setting
until
the
freezer
temperature
is
satisfactory.
Allow
24
hours
for
the
temperature
to
stabilize.
Refrigerator
control
is
set
too
cold.
Set
the
refrigerator
control
to
a
warmer
setting.
Allow
24
hours
for
temperatures
to
stabilize.
Then,
if
the
freezer
temperature
is
not
right,
set
the
freezer
control
to
a
colder
setting.
Refrigerator
control
is
set
too
cold.
See
above
solution.
Meat
should
be
stored
at
a
temperature
just
below
the
freezing
point
of
water
(32°F,
0°C)
for
maximum
fresh
storage
time.
It
is
normal
for
ice
crystals
to
form
due
to
the
moisture
content
of
meat.
Chilled
Air
Control
set
too
cold.
Adjust
the
Chilled
Air
Control
to
a
lower
setting.
Doors
are
opened
too
frequently
or
too
long.
Warm
air
enters
the
refrigerator
whenever
the
door
is
opened.
Open
the
door
less
often.
Door is open slightly. See Occurrence section
OPENING
/
CLOSING
OF
DOORS
/
DRAWERS
.
Condenser
is
dirty.
Clean
condenser.
See
"Outside"
in
Care
and
Cleaning.
Refrigerator runs too much or too
long.
Refrigerator
compressor
goes
on
and
off
frequently.
Temperature in the freezer is too cold
and the refrigerator temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperature
in the refrigerator
is too
cold and the freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers freezes.
Food stored in Meat Keeper (some
models)
freezes.
Temperature
in
the
freezer
or
refrigerator
is too warm.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
SOLUTION
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Refrigerator compressor does not run.
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