Problem
Lights do not work.
Vibration or rattling
noise.
Compressor seems to
run too much.
The refrigerator
seems to make too
much noise.
Possible Causes
The power supply cord is unplugged.
NOTE: The refrigerator lamps are LED interior
lighting, and service should be performed by
a qualifi ed technician.
The refrigerator is not resting solidly on the
fl oor.
The refrigerator that was replaced was an
older model.
The room temperature is warmer than normal. The compressor will run longer under warm
The door is opened often or a large amount
of food has just been added.
The refrigerator was recently plugged in and
the refrigerator control was set correctly.
The refrigerator control is not set correctly for
the surrounding conditions.
The doors are not closed completely.
The back cover is dirty.
The sounds may be normal for your
refrigerator.
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet
with proper voltage (refer to Electrical &
Grounding Requirements).
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need
adjusting. See the Installation section for
leveling instructions.
Modern refrigerators require more operating
time but use less energy due to more effi cient
technology.
conditions. At normal room temperatures
(70°F) expect your compressor to run about
40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer
conditions, expect it to run even more often.
The refrigerator should not be operated
above 110°F.
Adding food and opening the door warms the
refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run
longer in order to cool the refrigerator back
down. In order to conserve energy, try to get
everything you need out of the refrigerator
at once, keep food organized so it is easy to
fi nd, and close the door as soon as the food is
removed. Refer to the Food Storage Guide.
The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to
cool completely.
See the Adjusting Control Settings section.
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not
shut all the way, see "Doors will not close
completely" in the Troubleshooting section.
This prevents air transfer and makes the motor
work harder. Clean the back cover. Refer to
the Care and Cleaning section.
Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May
Hear section for more information.
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