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Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
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The refrigerator will not operate
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.
performance
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Hissing/Rattling
- flow of refrigerant, movement of water
lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator
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Sizzling/Gurgling
- water dripping on the heater during
defrost cycle
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Popping
- contraction/expansion
of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down
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Water running - may be heard when ice melts during the
defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan
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Creaking/Cracking
- occurs as ice is being ejected from the
ice maker mold.
The doors will not close completely
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Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
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Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.
The doors are difficult to open
Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is
working.
Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,
call an electrician.
Are controls
on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on.
See "Using the Control(s)."
New installation?
Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature
controls to coldest setting
will not cool either compartment
more quickly.
The motor seems to run too much
Explosion
Hazard
Use nonflammable
cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
Gaskets dirty or sticky?
Clean gaskets and contact surfaces
with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft cloth.
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its
high-efficiency
compressor and fans. The unit may run even
longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are
opened often, or if the doors have been left open.
The refrigerator
seems noisy
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Temperature
is too warm
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New installation?Allow
24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below
are listed some normal sounds with explanations.
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Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice
maker
Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
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Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
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Controls
set correctly
for the surrounding
conditions?
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature
in
24 hours. See "Using the Control(s)."
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