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Built-In Refrigerators
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
Package may be holding door open.
Check the door gasket; it may be out of position.
Refrigerator is not level. See
Installation Instructions
.
ACTUAL
TEMPERATURE
NOT EQUAL TO SET
TEMPERATURE
Refrigerator just plugged in. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
Door open for too long. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
Warm food added to refrigerator. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
Defrost cycle is in process. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING(Slight
vibration is normal.)
Refrigerator may not be properly installed.
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT TOO
WARM
Temperature controls not set cold enough. See
Temperature
Controls
.
Warm weather or frequent door openings.
Door left open for long time.
Package may be holding door open.
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
(Frost
within package is
normal.)
Door left open or package holding door open.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
Door may have been left open.
Freezer compartment is too warm. Set the freezer to a colder temperature.
Packages may be holding door open.
ICE HAS ODOR/
TASTE
Old cubes need to be discarded.
Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
Unsealed packages in freezer and fresh food compartments may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice.
Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months.
Poor-tasting incoming water. Replace water filter.
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER DOES
NOT WORK
Icemaker power switch is in the
OFF
position.
Water supply turned off or not connected.
Freezer compartment too warm.
Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off too soon.
Level cubes in bin.
MOISTURE FORMS
ON CABINET
SURFACE BETWEEN
THE DOORS
Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry.
Controlling humidity and temperature in the kitchen with air conditioning will
eliminate this condition.
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