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Solutions to Common Problems
Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers
Concern Potential Cause
 Door was closed too hard, causing other door
Door(s) will not close.
to open slightly
 Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the fl oor
when moved slightly.
 An object has fallen from the baskets blocking
the door from closing.
 Food is touching shelf on top of drawer.
Drawers are diffi cult to
 Drawer is overloaded
move.
Refrigerator Operations
Concern Potential Cause
 Freezer control is set to "OFF"
Compressor does not
 Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
run.
 Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
 House fuse is blown or a tripped circuit breaker.
 Power outage.
 Your variable speed compressor is designed to
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long. run 100% of the time except during the defrost
cycle. At times it will run faster, such as after a
defrost cycle
 Electronic control system has detected a
Digital temperature
displays are fl ashing. performance problem.
Temperatures Are Too Cold
Concern Potential Cause
 Fast Freeze function is activated.
Freezer temperature
 Freezer control is set too cold.
too cold. Refrigerator
temperature is
 Ice maker is on.
satisfactory.
 Fast Ice function is activated.
 Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Refrigerator temperature
too cold. Freezer
temperature is satisfactory.
 Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Food stored in drawers
freezes.
 Temperature Adjustable Cold Zone control is
Food stored in
Temperature Adjustable set too cold.
Cold Zone freezes
Common Solution
 Close both doors gently
 Ensure fl oor is level and solid, and can adequately
support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to
correct a sagging or sloping fl oor.
 Check for ice or food items blocking drawer.
 Keep less food in drawer.
 Remove or redistribute food.
Common Solution
 Set freezer control
 This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30
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 local Electric Company.
 It is normal for the compressor to run continuously
except during defrost mode.
 Call your local service representative, who can
interpret any messages or number codes fl ashing on
the digital displays.
Common Solution
 Deactivate Fast Freeze function.
 Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
hours for temperature to stabilize.
 It is normal for the freezer compartment to over cool
while automatic ice maker is on.
 Deactivate Fast Ice function.
 Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
hours for temperature to stabilize.
 See solution above.
 Adjust Temperature Adjustable Cold Zone control to a
warmer setting. Meat should be stored at a temperature
just below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage
time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the
moisture content of meat.
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