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The exterior of
my refrigerator is
warm.
In the insulated walls of your
refrigerator there is a heat
exchanger coil. This produces
heat.
This is normal. The longer your
refrigerator runs the warmer the
sides and top will get.
The ambient temperature is too
high.
Move the refrigerator to a cooler
location.
Too much food is being stored.
Remove some food from the
refrigerator.
Your refrigerator does not have
the correct clearances.
Leave at least 5 in. (12.7 cm)
between the back and sides
your refrigerator and any
surrounding walls for heat
dissipation.
The drip tray
overflows.
There is too much food in your
refrigerator, or the stored food
contains too much water,
causing heavy defrosting.
Remove excess food from the
refrigerator.
The doors are not properly
closed.
Make sure that the door closes
completely.
The door gasket
(seal) is not tight.
The gasket is dirty.
Clean the door gaskets.
Your refrigerator is not level.
Use the front leveling feet to
level your refrigerator.
The door seal (gasket) is aging.
Replace the door gasket.
The light doesn’t
turn on.
Your refrigerator isn’t connected
to power.
Make sure that your refrigerator
is connected to a working power
outlet.
The light bulb is burned out or
the door switch is defective.
Contact the manufacturer, its
service agent, or a similarly
qualified person to replace the
light bulb or the switch.
My refrigerator
has a bad odor.
Odorous foods are not wrapped
properly.
Make sure that you seal your
food properly.
Food is rotting.
Remove rotten food from your
refrigerator.
Your refrigerator is dirty.
Clean the refrigerator.
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