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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
TEMPERA TURES ARE TOO WARM
Freezer/Refrigerator
temperature is too warm.
• Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
opened. Open the door less often.
• See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOORS/DRAWERS.
• Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care
and Cleaning section.
Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
Door is slightly open.
Condenser is dirty.
Freezer control is set too
warm.
Refrigerator control is set too
warm.
Meat Keeper Temperature
Control is set too warm.
Freezer temperature is too • • Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
warm. Refrigerator for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature is • • Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24
too warm. Freezer hours for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is satisfactory.
Temperature in the Meat • • Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a colder
Keeper is too warm (some setting.
models).
WA TERIMOISTUREIFROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
• Weather is hot and humid.
Moisture collects on inside
of refrigerator walls.
• Door is slightly open.
• Door is opened too often or too
long.
• Open containers.
• The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating
increases.
• See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOORS/DRAWERS.
• Open door less often.
• Keep containers covered.
Water collects on bottom • Vegetables contain and give • It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of
side of drawer cover, off moisture, the cover.
• Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting.
Water collects in bottom of • Washed vegetables and fruit • Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water
drawer, drain while in the drawer, collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
WA TERIMOISTUREIFROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on
outside of refrigerator or
between doors.
• Weather is humid.
• Door is slightly open, causing
cold air from inside refrigerator
to meet warm air from outside.
• This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is
lower, the moisture should disappear.
• See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOORS/DRAWERS.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
Ice maker is not making
any ice.
• Ice maker wire signal arm is in
the "up" or OFF position.
• Household water line valve is
not open.
• Freezer is not cold enough.
Saddle valve on cold water
pipe is clogged or restricted by
foreign material.
Check to see if the water
dispenser is dispensing water.
Move wire signal arm to the "down" or ON position.
Turn on household water line valve.
• See PROBLEM section TEMPERATURES ARE TOO
WARM.
• Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve.
Ensure that valve is not a self-piercing saddle valve.
Clean valve. Replace valve if necessary.
• If not, the ice & water filter cartridge is clogged or
restricted by foreign material, and must be replaced.
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