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Freezer control and
Refrigerator is in defrost mode.
Normal operation.
lights are on, but
Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts.
compressor is not
operating
Temperature-
Control settings are too low.
See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls.
controlled drawers
Freezer controls are set too low.
See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls.
are too warm
Drawer is improperly positioned.
See page 11 to verify drawer positioning.
Refrigerator
does
Refrigerator is not plugged in.
Plug in refrigerator.
not operate
Dial control in freezer is set to OFF
See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls.
(select models).
Touch temperature controls are set to "-"
See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls.
(select models).
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs
Replace any blown fuses.
to be reset.
Check circuit breaker and reset, if necessary.
Power outage has occurred.
Call local power company listing to report outage.
Refrigerator still
Refrigerator is malfunctioning.
Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another
won't operate
refrigerator. If another refrigerator is not available,
place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food.
Warranty does not cover food loss.
Contact service for assistance.
Food temperature
Condenser coils are dirty.
Clean according to the chart on page 23.
is too cold
Refrigerator or freezer controls are set
See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls.
too high.
Door is not closing properly.
Food temperature
is too warm
Refrigerator has
an odor
Controls need to be adjusted.
Condenser coils are dirty.
Rear air grille is blocked.
Door has been opened frequently, or has
been opened for long periods of time.
Food has recently been added.
Odor producing foods should be covered
or wrapped.
The interior needs cleaning.
Refrigerator is not level. See pages 4 and 5 for details
on how to level your refrigerator.
Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary,
according to the chart on page 23.
Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door
from closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers,
ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored containers,
etc.)
See pages 8 and 9 to adjust controls.
Clean according to the chart on page 23.
Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to
make sure grille is not blocked. Rear air grilles are
located under crisper drawers.
Reduce time door is open. Organize food items
efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as
possible.
Allow time for recently added food to reach
refrigerator or freezer temperature.
Clean according to instructions on page 23.
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