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oubleshooting T
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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Control in
“0”
position.
•
Move the control to a temperature setting.
operate
Refrigerator is unplugged.
•
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
•
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling
Front leveling legs (on some
•
See
Leveling Legs.
(slight vibration
models) need adjusting.
is normal)
Refrigerator is on an
•
Use shims to level the refrigerator.
uneven surface.
Motor operates for
Normal when refrigerator
•
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles
is first plugged in.
cool down.
Often occurs when large
•
This is normal.
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Door left open.
•
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent
•
This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature control
•
See
About the control.
set at the coldest setting.
Not enough clearance from
• Make sure there is enough air circulation around the
the wall.
refrigerator.
Refrigerator too warm
Temperature control not
•
See
About the control.
set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
•
Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings.
See
About the control.
Door left open.
•
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Cabinet sides are warm.
• This is normal for a hot wall type condenser.
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