PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
OPERATING SOUNDS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate
about
minutes.
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Temperature control in OFF position.
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interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
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plug is secure
the refrigerator still fails to operate,
a lamp or small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
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Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
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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
or frozen.
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Hot weather—frequent door openings.
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Door left open.
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Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
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Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 14.
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Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.
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Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
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If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the
and front
roller screws or
leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to
ROLLERS on page 4.
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
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The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the
freezer compartment
produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.
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fan air
fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments, another fan cools the compressor motor.
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These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
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Defrost timer switch c1
at defrost.
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Defrost water dripping.
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Temperature control
ON or OFF.
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Refrigerant boiling
gurgling.
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Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during
defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
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With automatic
the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as
refills.
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