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A layer of frost occurs in
one of the
compartments.
• If the freezer is opened frequently or kept open too
long, a layer of frost may occur on the compartment’s
interior walls.
• Make sure that the air outlets are not blocked by
food.
• Make sure that the doors are fully closed.
The refrigerator door is
hard to open or close.
• When you open the refrigerator door, warm air
rushes inside. When you close the door, the warm air
rushes to the condenser which causes a vacuum. This
causes the door to be hard to open for about 10 to 15
seconds after closing.
• If the door is hard to open at other times, try rubbing
paraffin wax or petroleum jelly along the edges of
the entire gasket. Paraffin wax is used for canning
and is safe for use around food.
• If the door is hard to close, try slightly loosening the
tension on the door hinges.
The compressor runs for
a long time or turns on
and off frequently.
The compressor runs longer if:
• The room temperature is high.
• You just added a large amount of food. Wait for the
food to freeze, then check again.
• You open and close the door frequently.
• The door gasket is dirty. Clean the gasket. See
Cleaning your refrigerator on page 17.
• Your refrigerator has been disconnected for a period
of time. Wait for your refrigerator to cool (about four
hours) before adding food.
• You have the temperature set too low.
My refrigerator makes
unusual noises or
vibrations.
The following noises are normal:
• Compressor running noises.
• Air movement noises from the small fan motor in the
freezer compartment or other compartments.
• Popping noises during automatic defrosting.
Other unusual noises or vibrations may occur:
• If you have items on the top of your refrigerator.
Remove the items.
• If your refrigerator is not level. See Leveling your
refrigerator on page 14.
• If your refrigerator is touching walls. Move it away
from the walls.
• If the shelves or drawers are installed incorrectly.
The outside of my
refrigerator is hot.
Heat dissipation from the condenser may make the
outside feel hot. This is normal and happens if:
• The room temperature is high.
• You have too much food in your refrigerator.
• You open and close the doors excessively.
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