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Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Refrigerator or
Freezer section is too
warm.
Refrigerator was recently installed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to
reach the desired temperature.
Air vents are blocked.
Rearrange items to allow air to
fl
ow throughout the
compartment. Refer to the Air
fl
ow diagram in the
Using Your Refrigerator
section.
Doors are opened often or for long
periods of time.
When the doors are opened often or for long periods
of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.
This raises the temperature and moisture level within
the compartment. To lessen the e
ff
ect, reduce the
frequency and duration of door openings.
Unit is installed in a hot location.
The refrigerator should not be operated in
temperatures above 110°F (43°C).
A large amount of food or hot food
was added to either compartment.
Adding food warms the compartment requiring the
cooling system to run. Allowing hot food to cool to
room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator
will reduce this e
ff
ect.
Doors not closed correctly.
See the
Doors will not close correctly or pop open
section in
Parts & Features Troubleshooting
.
Temperature control is not set
correctly.
If the temperature is too warm, adjust the control one
increment at a time and wait for the temperature to
stabilize. Refer to the
Setting the Controls
section for
more information.
Defrost cycle has recently completed. During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may raise slightly and condensation may
form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and con
fi
rm
the proper temperature has been restored once the
defrost cycle has completed.
Interior moisture
buildup.
Doors are opened often or for long
periods of time.
When the doors are opened often or for long periods
of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.
This raises the temperature and moisture level within
the compartment. To lessen the e
ff
ect, reduce the
frequency and duration of door openings.
Doors not closed correctly.
See the
Doors will not close correctly
section in the
Troubleshooting
section.
Weather is humid.
Humid weather allows additional moisture to enter the
compartments when the doors are opened leading to
condensation or frost. Maintaining a reasonable level
of humidity in the home will help to control the amount
of moisture that can enter the compartments.
Defrost cycle recently completed.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may raise slightly and condensation may
form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and con
fi
rm
that the proper temperature has been restored once
the defrost cycle has completed.
Food is not packaged correctly.
Food stored uncovered or unwrapped, and damp
containers can lead to moisture accumulation within
each compartment. Wipe all containers dry and store
food in sealed packaging to prevent condensation and
frost.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
COOLING
