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3.
Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
4.
There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home
operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy
or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the
condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure
maximum efficiency.
If you need to clean the condenser:
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Remove the base grille.
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Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille,
the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of
the condenser.
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Replace the base grille when finished.
5.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Changing the Light Bulbs
NOTE: Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the
bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.
1.
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.
Remove the bulb from behind the control panel in the refrigerator
or from behind the light shield in the freezer (on some models).
Replace it with a bulb of the same wattage.
3.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Refrigerator Operation
The refrigerator will not operate
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Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.
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Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an
electrician.
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Is control on? Make sure the refrigerator control is on. See
“Using the Control.”
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New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature control to coldest setting will
not cool the refrigerator more quickly.
The motor seems to run too much
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its
high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even longer if
the room is warm, a large food load is added, the door is opened
often, or if the door has been left open.
The refrigerator seems noisy
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are
listed some normal sounds with explanations.
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Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance.
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Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water lines,
or from items placed on top of the refrigerator.
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Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down.
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Water running/dripping - may be heard when water melts
during defrosting and runs into the drain pan.
The door will not close completely
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Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
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Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.
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Crisper cover in the way? Make sure the crisper cover is fully
pushed in, so that the back rests on the supports.
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2
4
5
WARMER
WARMER
COOLER
COOLER
RECOMMENDED S
ETTING
RECOMMENDED SETTING
REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR
3
1
2
4
5
WARMER
WARMER
COOLER
COOLER
RECOMMENDED SETTING
RECOMMENDED SETTING
FREEZER
FREEZER
3
ALLOW 24 HOURS BE
TWEEN ADJUSTMENT
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ALLOW 24 HOURS BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS
3
3
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
