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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Master power control set to OFF. • Set the control to an on setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit •Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
The refrigerator is in •Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
showroom mode.
Vibration or rattling Refrigerator is not level. •See Level refrigerator.
(slight vibration
•See Door alignment.
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently.
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
(Modern refrigerators
amounts of food are
with more storage
placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
freezer require more
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
operating time. They
door openings.
start and stop often
Temperature controls • See About the temperature controls.
to maintain even
set at the coldest
temperatures.)
setting.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set • See About the temperature controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent •Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the temperature controls.
Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
door openings.
is normal)
Divider between Automatic energy saver •This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
refrigerator and freezer system circulates warm
compartments liquid around front edge
feels warm of freezer compartment.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch • Set the power switch to the on position.
does not work is in the off position.
Water supply turned off or • See Install water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage •Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. • Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
(Green power light on icemaker back on.
icemaker blinking).
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