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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Automatic icemaker
Icemaker power switch
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On power switch models, set the power switch to the
does not work
is not on.
I (on)
position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler
(on some models)
arm to the
ON
(down) position.
Water supply turned off or
•
See
Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment
•
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
too warm.
cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage
•
Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Frequent “buzzing” sound
Icemaker is on but the water
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Turn the icemaker off. On power switch models, set the
supply to the refrigerator has
power switch to the
O (off)
position. On feeler arm
not been connected.
models, move the feeler arm to the
STOP (up)
position.
Keeping it on will damage the water valve.
Cubes too small
Water shutoff valve connecting
•
Call the plumber to clear the valve.
refrigerator to water line may
be clogged.
Slow ice cube freezing
Door left open.
•
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control dial
•
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About the temperature control dial.
not set cold enough.
Ice cubes have
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
•
Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
odor/taste
Food transmitting odor/taste
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Wrap foods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
•
See
Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Moisture forms on
Not unusual during
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Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial
cabinet surface
periods of high humidity.
one setting colder.
between the doors
Moisture collects inside
Too frequent or too
(in humid weather, air
long door openings.
carries moisture into
refrigerator when doors
are opened)
Refrigerator has odor
Foods transmitting
•
Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator.
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Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning.
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See
Care and cleaning.
