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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE (S)
SOLUTION
Refrigerator does
not run
• Refrigerator is
unplugged.
• Plug refrigerator into a
grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Breaker is tripped or
turned off, or fuse is
blown.
• Reset/Turn on breaker or
replace fuse.
• Refrigerator is in
defrost mode.
• Wait for defrost cycle to end
and cooling system to restart.
Refrigerator
compressor runs
frequently or for
long periods of
time
Note:
This
refrigerator is
designed to run
for longer periods
of time at a lower
energy usage.
• Refrigerator is first
plugged in.
• This is normal. Allow 24 hours
for the refrigerator to cool
down.
• Warm or large amounts
of food added.
• This is normal.
• Door is left open, or
refrigerator is not
level.
• Check that an item is not
preventing door from closing.
Level the refrigerator. See
“Level Refrigerator.”
• Hot weather or
frequent openings.
• This is normal.
• Temperature control
set to coldest setting.
• Adjust temperature to a
warmer setting.
Refrigerator has an
odor
• Food is not sealed or
packaged properly.
• Reseal packaging. Place an
opened box of baking soda in
the refrigerator, replace every
3 months.
• Interior needs to be
cleaned.
• Clean the interior. See
“Cleaning.”
• Food stored too long.
• Dispose of spoiled food.
Light does not
come on
• Refrigerator is
unplugged.
• Plug refrigerator into a
grounded 3 prong outlet.
• LED light is burned
out.
• Contact a qualified technician
to replace the burned out LED.
Try the solutions suggested here fi rst in order to avoid the cost of an
unnecessary service call. Refrigerator is Not Operating