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I AVOID SERVICE
Before calling for service, review this listo It may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
CHECKLIST
materials in this
appliance_
PROBLEM CAUSE /
CORRECTION
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RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOt
Compressor does not run
Refrigerator runs too much or
too long
" Freezer control is OFE
• Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
,' Ptug at walt outlet is
disconnected.
• House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker:
• Power outage.
• Room or outside weather is hot.
• Refrigeratorhas recently been
disconnected for a periodof
time
= Automatic Ice Maker is
operating,.
,, Doors are opened too frequently
or too long
• Refrigerator/freezer door
may be slightly open,.
• Refrigerator control is set too
cold.. (Control found in
refrigerator section)
,, Reffigerato_freezer gasket is
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted.
• Set freezer control See 'Setting the Controls
• This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator
The defrostcycle occursperiodically,lasting about 20
minutes
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse Reset
circuit breaker.
• Check house lights_ Call tocal Electric Company.
,, It'snormal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
conditions.
• It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely.
• ice Maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
more°
• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more_
Open doors less often.
• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers from
blocking door. See PROBLEM section OPENING /
CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
• Set refrigerator control to warmer setting unti! refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize
• Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seat will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatues.
Compressor goes off and on • Thermostat keeps the • This is normal. Refrigerator goes off and on to keep
frequently, refrigerator at a constant temperatureconstant,
temperature.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer Temperature too cold. o Freezer control is set too cold • Set freezer control to a warmer setting until freezer
Refrigerator temperature is temperatureis satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the
satisfactory, temperatureto stabi_ize_ Then, if refrigerator
temperature is net right, set refrigerator control to a
colder setting
Refrigerator temperature too ,, Refrigerator control is set too _, Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
cold. Freezer temperature ts cold hours for temperatures to stabilize.
satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers freezes. . Refrigerator control is set too • See solution above
cold,
Food stored In Meat Keeper • Chilled Air Control set too cold
freezes. (Some models)
• Adjust Chilled Air Control to a lower setting
(Meat should be stored at a temperaturejust below the
freezing pointfor maximun fresh storage time It is normal
for ice crystalsto form due to the moisture content of
meat,,)
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