TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a
service call.
PROBLEM
Refrigerator
does not run.
Compressor
runs too
frequently
Refrigerator light
does not work
Door does not
close properly
Food
temperature is
too warm
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POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The circuit breaker is
fuse is blown.
The temperature control
is in the 0 (OFF) position.
The compressor has
The room temperature is
hot and/or humid.
Refrigerator door is ajar.
The door gasket is not
sealing properly.
Frequent or prolonged
door openings.
Door is blocked open.
Bulb is not inserted
correctly
Bulb needs to be replaced
Refrigerator is not level or
door is not aligned.
Door is blocked open.
The door is opened
frequently.
A large amount of food was
recently added.
The door is not sealing
properly.
The control is not set to a
cold enough temperature.
SOLUTION
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.
Wait 30 to 40 minutes to see
whether the compressor will
start.
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.
Check power supply.
Tighten bulb in socket.
Replace burned out bulb.
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.
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