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BEFORE YOU CALL (continued)

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

SOUND AND NOISE (continued)
Longer sound levels 

when compressor 

comes on.

Refrigerator

• 

 operates at higher 

pressures during the start of the 

ON cycle.

This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as 

• 

Refrig-

erator continues to run.

Fan runs when room 

temperature is below 

45°.

Exterior thermostat has acti-

• 

vated the heater or fan.

This is normal.

• 

Popping or cracking 

sound when compres-

sor comes on.

Metal parts undergo expansion 

• 

and contraction, as in hot water 

pipes.

This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as Refrig-

• 

erator continues to run.

Boiling or gurgling 

sound, like water boil-

ing.

Refrigerant (used to cool 

• 

Refrigerator) is circulating 

throughout the system.

This is normal.

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Vibrating or rattling 

noise.

Refrigerator is not level. It 

• 

r

ocks on the floor when it is 

moved slightly.

Level the unit. Refer to leveling instructions in the 

• 

“Installation” 

section.

Snapping sound.

Cold control turning the Refrig-

• 

erator OFF and ON.

This is normal.

• 

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on 

inside of Refrigerator 

walls.

Weather is hot and humid.

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Door may not be seating 

• 

properly.

Door is kept open too long, or 

• 

opened too frequently.

This is normal.

• 

See 

• 

“DOOR PROBLEMS”

 section.

Open the door less often.

• 

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on out-

side of Refrigerator.

Door may not be seating prop-

• 

erly, causing the cold air from 

inside the Refrigerator to meet 

warm moist air from outside.

See 

• 

“DOOR PROBLEMS”

 section.

ODOR IN REFRIGERATOR
Odors in Refrigerator.

Interior needs to be cleaned.

• 

Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.

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DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close.

Refrigerator is not level. It 

• 

r

ocks on the floor when it is 

moved slightly. 

This condition may force the cabinet out of square and 

• 

misalign the door. Refer to “Leveling’ in the 

“Installation”

  

section.

LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on.

Light bulb is burnt out.

• 

No electric current is reaching 

• 

the Refrigerator.

Follow instructions under “Interior Light” in the 

• 

FEATURES”

 section.

See 

• 

“Installation”

 section.

Содержание KSTRC312AW

Страница 1: ...MODEL KSTRC312AW DOUBLE DOOR COMPACT REFRIGERATOR User Manual...

Страница 2: ......

Страница 3: ...ed may result in minor or moderate injury WARNING Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator Read and Save These Instructions This Owner s Guide provides speci c operating instruction...

Страница 4: ...he power cord is damaged it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to prevent any risk Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug rmly and pull str...

Страница 5: ...dry and ventilated room out of direct sunlight and away from heating ducts or registers Do not place the refrigerator next to heat producing appliances such as a range oven or dishwasher Level the ref...

Страница 6: ...ol knob to the OFF position will top the cooling cycle but does not shut off power to the unit The thermostat for the refrigerator and freezer is located at the upper right hand corner of the refriger...

Страница 7: ...table Interior Shelves Multi position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller bottles The shipping spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping should be remo...

Страница 8: ...etting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket Leaks in the door seal will cause Refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature Interior Refrig...

Страница 9: ...nd Cold control turning the Refrig erator OFF and ON This is normal WATER MOISTURE FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture forms on inside of Refrigerator walls Weather is hot and humid Door may not be sea...

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