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Troubleshooting Tips
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Possible Causes
What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in defrost cgcle.
• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
• Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling
Leveling legs need adjusting.
• See Leve! the Refrigerator.
(slight vibration
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
freezer require more
Door left open.
. Check to see if package is holding door open.
operating time. They
Hot weather or frequent
• This is normal.
start and stop ofte
door openings.
to maintain even
temperatures.)
Temperature control
• SeeAbout the controls.
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser need
. See Core and cleaning.
cleaning.
TurboFreeze function has been
• This is normal when the TurboFreezefunction is
activated,
activated. SeeAbout TurboFreezefor more information.
Refrigerator or freezer
Temperature controls not set
• SeeAbout the controls.
compartment too warm
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
• Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings.
SeeAbout the 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
ffrost within package
is normal)
door openings.
Ice cubes have
Food transmitting
odor/taste
• Wrap foods well.
odor!taste
toice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
• See Core and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Slow ice cube freezing
Door left open.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
Freezer control not set
• See About the controls.
cold enough.
Refrigerator has odor
Foods transmitting
• Foods with strong odors should be tightlg wrapped.
odor to refrigerator.
• Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace everUthree months.
Interior needs cleaning.
. See Care and cleaning.
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