
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR DOES
NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES FOR
LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS AND
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR RATTLING
OPERATING SOUNDS
FRESH FOODS DRY OUT
FRESH FOOD
COMPARTMENT TOO WARM
FRESH FOOD
COMPARTMENT TOO COLD
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Temperature control in OFF position.
If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in wall outlet.
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If
the refrigerator still
to operate,
a
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
a burned out fuse.
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Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24
hours to completely cool down.
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Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or
Hot weather—frequent door openings.
Door left open.
Temperature control is set too cold. Refer to Operating Your
section in this book.
Check the Energy-Saving Tips in this book.
frozen.
Refrigerator
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Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperature.
If the refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it it not resting solidly on the floor
and front leveling legs need adjusting or
is weak or uneven. Refer to the
Preparation section of this book.
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
. The high speed compressor motor may produce higher sound levels than your
old refrigerator.
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Refrigerant circulation may produce a boi
or gurgling sound in the frozen
food storage compartment.
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Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
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Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to the Operating Your
Refrigerator section of this book.
. Warm weather—frequent door openings.
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Door left open for long time.
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Package may be holding door open.
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Chiller tray
in OUT position—flip it IN.
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Set temperature control to a lower number.
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Be sure chiller tray baffle is in OUT position.
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