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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibration or rattling
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for
long periods or
cycles on and off
frequently. (Modern
refrigerators with
more storage space
and a larger freezer
require more
operating time. They
start and stop often
to maintain even
temperatures.)
Fresh food or freezer
compartment too warm
Frost or ice crystals
on frozen food
(frost within package
is normal)
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
Slow ice cube freezing
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Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Front leveling legs need
adjusting.
Normal when refrigerator
is first plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Door left open.
Hot weather or frequent
door openings.
Temperature control
set at the coldest setting.
Temperature control not
set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Food transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning.
Door left open.
Temperature control not
set cold enough.
What To Do
• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• See Leveling Legs.
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
• This is normal.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• This is normal.
•See About the control.
• See About the control.
• Set the temperature control one step colder.
See About the control.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Wrap foods well.
•See Care and cleaning.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• See About the control.