VIBRATION
OR RATTLING
NOISE
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Then...
The refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor.
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need adjusting.
See Installation Instructions.
There is something blocking the ventilation area
Remove anything that is blocking the ventilation area on the
on the top of the refrigerator,
top of the refrigerator.
LIGHTS
DO NOT WORK
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The power supply cord is unplugged.
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
A light bulb is loose in the socket.
Turn the master power switch to O (OFF). Gently remove the
bulb and reinsert. Then turn the master power switch to I (ON).
A light bulb has burned out.
Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage, size,
and shape available at your local hardware store. Turn the
master power switch to O (OFF) prior to replacement.
REFRIGERATOR
MOTOR
SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH
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Then...
The refrigerator that was replaced was an
Modern refrigerators with more storage space require
older model,
more motor operating time.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
The motor will run longer under warm conditions.
The door is opened often or a large amount
Adding food and opening the door warm the refrigerator.
of food has just been added.
It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to
cool the refrigerator back down.
The refrigerator was recently plugged in and
The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
the temperature control was set correctly,
completely.
The temperature control is set too cold.
See Control Panel section.
DOORS
WILL NOT CLOSE
COMPLETELY
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The refrigerator is not level.
See Installation Instructions for how to level refrigerator.
Food packages are blocking the door open.
Rearrange food containers to clear door and door shelves.
The ice bin, shelves, door bins, or drawers
Push bins all the way in and put drawers and shelves into
are out of position,
their correct positions.
FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS
ON FROZEN
FOOD
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Then...
The room temperature and humidity are high,
the freezer door has been left open for a long time,
or food with a high water content has been stored
without a lid.
If any of these conditions exist, frost or moisture can build
up inside the freezer compartment. Wipe it dry, and avoid
excessive door openings and/or improper food storage.
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