AMERICANA A3309AASWW Manual De Instrucciones página 15

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
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)
Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
Temperature control dial
in 0 position.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Roller screws or 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 dial
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser
need cleaning.
Temperature control dial
not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Package blocking air duct in
freezer compartment.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
What To Do
• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
• Move the temperature control dial to a temperature
setting.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• See Rollers and 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 temperature control dial.
• See Care and cleaning.
• See About the temperature control dial.
• Set the temperature control dial one step colder.
See About the temperature control dial.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer
compartment.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
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