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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Refrigerator Operation
The refrigerator will not
operate.
Check electrical supply.
Plug the power cable into an earthed socket.
Do not use an extension cable.
Make sure there is power to the socket. Plug in a lamp to see if
the socket is working.
Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Replace any blown fuses.
NOTE:
If problems continue, contact an electrician.
Check controls.
Make sure the controls are turned on. See the “Using the
Controls” section.
New installation.
Allow 24 hours following installation for refrigerator to cool
completely.
NOTE:
Adjusting the temperature controls to the coldest setting
will not cool either compartment more quickly.
Refrigerator control is in Demo mode
(on some models).
If refrigerator is in Demo mode, cooling is turned off and
“Demo” will be illuminated on the control panel. See the “Using
the Controls” section for more information.
The motor seems to run
too much.
High-efficiency compressor and fans.
Larger, more efficient refrigerators run longer at lower, more
energy efficient speeds.
The room or outdoor temperature is
hot.
It is normal for refrigerator to work longer under these
conditions. For optimum performance, place refrigerator in an
indoor, temperature-controlled environment. See the “Location
Requirements” section.
A large amount of warm food has
been recently added.
Warm food will cause refrigerator to run longer until the air cools
to the desired temperature.
The door(s) are opened too frequently
or for too long.
Warm air entering refrigerator causes it to run more. Open the
door less often.
The refrigerator door or freezer drawer
is open.
Make sure refrigerator is level. See the “Refrigerator Levelling
and Door Closing” section. Keep food and containers from
blocking the door.
The refrigerator control is set too cold. Adjust refrigerator control to a less-cold setting until the
refrigerator temperature is as desired.
The door or drawer gasket is dirty,
worn, or cracked.
Clean or change the gasket. Leaks in the door seal will
cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid a service call.
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