TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
Problem
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator is unplugged.
run.
The circuit breaker is tripped/turned
position.
Compressor runs too
The room temperature is hot and/or
frequently
humid.
Refrigerator door is ajar.
The door gasket is not sealing properly.
Frequent or prolonged door openings.
Door is blocked open.
Door does not close
Refrigerator is not level or door is not
properly
aligned.
Door is blocked open.
Food temperature is
The door is opened frequently.
too warm
A large amount of food was recently
added.
The door is not sealing properly.
The control is not set to a cold enough
temperature.
Food temperature is
The control is set to a too cold setting.
too cold
Refrigerator has an
The refrigerator needs cleaning.
odor.
an odor.
Moisture build up on
The room temperature is hot and/or
interior or exterior of
humid.
the refrigerator
Frequent or prolonged door openings.
The door gasket is not sealing properly.
Popping or cracking
Refrigerator is not level.
sound when
compressor comes on
The refrigerator is touching a wall.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
• Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that
are the result of the refrigerant circulating through the
cooling coils.
• The thermostat control will click when it cycles on
and off.
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Possible Causes
What To Do
Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Reset/Turn on circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Turn the temperature control to a setting between 1 and 7.
This is normal to maintain constant temperature during high
temperature, humid days.
Close the door completely
Clean the door gasket. See Cleaning.
Limit door openings to maintain the internal temperature.
Rearrange or remove items that are keeping the door from
closing completely.
Level refrigerator or align the door.
Rearrange or remove items that are keeping the door from
closing completely.
Limit door openings.
Allow time for recently added warm food to cool.
Clean the door gasket. See Cleaning.
Adjust the temperature control to a colder setting.
Adjust the temperature to a less cold setting.
Clean refrigerator. See Cleaning.
Wrap and seal food tightly before storing in the refrigerator.
This is normal during high humidity periods.
Limit door openings.
Clean the door gasket. See Cleaning.
need to place metal or wood shims underpart of the refrigerator.
the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under part of the
refrigerator.
Move the refrigerator away from the wall and re-level, if
necessary.
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