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TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you
both time and money.
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Refrigerator
and Freezer
section are not
cooling.
The refrigerator display
control is set to OFF
(some models).
Cancel the OFF mode so that the unit
commences operation. Refer to the Setting
the Controls section for proper temperature
settings, or call Customer Service if OFF
remains on the Display panel.
Refrigerator is in the
defrost cycle.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature
of each compartment may raise slightly.
Wait 40 minutes to confirm the proper
temperature has been restored once the
defrost cycle has completed.
Refrigerator was recently
installed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each
compartment to reach the desired
temperature.
Refrigerator was recently
relocated.
If the refrigerator was stored for a long
period of time or moved on its side, it is
necessary for the refrigerator to stand
upright for 24 hours before connecting it to
power.
Cooling
System
runs too
much.
Refrigerator is replacing an
older model.
Modern refrigerators require more operating
time but use less energy due to more
efficient technology.
Refrigerator was recently
plugged in or power
restored.
The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to
cool completely.
Door opened often or a
large amount of food / hot
food was added.
Adding food and opening the door warms
the refrigerator, requiring the compressor
to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator
back down. In order to conserve energy,
try to get everything you need out of the
refrigerator at once, keep food organized so
it is easy to find, and close the door as soon
as the food is removed. (Refer to the Food
Storage Guide.)
Doors are not closed
completely.
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not
shut all the way, see the Doors will not
close completely or pop open section in
Parts & Features Troubleshooting.