Moving Your Refrigerator
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Turn the tempe
rature control knob to “OFF” and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
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Remove all the food.
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Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator.
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Tape the doors shut.
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Be sure the refrigerator stays in the upright position during transportation.
Energy Saving Tips
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The refrigerator should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or
heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.
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Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator. Overloading the refrigerator forces
the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
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Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts
down on frost build-up inside the refrigerator.
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Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as needed
at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the
suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Refrigerator does not
operate.
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
Compressor turns on and off
frequently.
The room temperature is hotter than normal. A large amount of food has been
added to the refrigerator. The door is opened too often. The door is not closed
completely. The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly. The refrigerator does not have the
correct clearances. The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period
of time. 4 hours are required for the refrigerator to cool down completely.
Temperature inside the
refrigerator is too warm.
Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the control to a cooler setting and allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize. Door is kept open too long or is
opened too frequently. Warm air enters the refrigerator every time the door is
opened. Open the door less often. The door is not closed completely. The
door gasket does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food might have been stored recently. Wait until
the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its selected temperature.
The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. 4 hours are
required for the refrigerator to cool down completely.
Temperature inside the
refrigerator is too cold.
Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a warmer setting and allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Temperature of external
refrigerator surface is warm.
The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as 30
F warmer than room
temperature. This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from
inside the refrigerator cabinet.
Popping or cracking sound
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. This is