TROUBLESHOOTING
8
PROBLEM
CAUSE/SOLUTION
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. A 4 hour period is 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. Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
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
º
F warmer than room temperature. This is
normal while the compressor works to transfer
heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
Popping or cracking sound when
compressor comes on.
• Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as
in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound will level
off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run.
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