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Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
The doors are
difficult to open.
The gaskets are dirty or sticky.
Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they
touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or
kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning.
The door is reopened within a short time after
having been opened.
When you open the door, warmer air enters
the refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can
create a vacuum. If the door is hard to open,
wait one minute to allow the air pressure to
equalize, then see if it opens more easily.
Frozen food
in refrigerator
compartment.
The temperature control in the refrigerator
compartment is set too cold.
Press the
Refrigerator Temp.
button to set
the refrigerator compartment to a warmer
temperature.
Refrigerator is installed in a cold location.
When room temperature is below 41°F (5°C),
food can freeze. The refrigerator should not
be operated in temperatures below 55°F
(13°C).
Food with a high water content was placed
too close to the cold air discharge vent.
Place food with a high water content toward
the front of the refrigerator.
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