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Sizzling/Gurgling
- water dripping on the heater during
defrost cycle
•
Popping - contraction/expansion
of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down
•
Water running - may be heard when water melts during the
defrost cycle and runs into the drain pan
•
Creaking/Cracking
- occurs as ice is being ejected from the
ice maker mold.
The doors
will not close completely
•
Door blocked
open? Move food packages away from door.
•
Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.
The doors
are difficult to open
Explosion
Hazard
Use nonflammable
cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
•
Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild
soap and warm water.
The lights do not work
•
Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See
"Changing the Light Bulbs."
•
Is the refrigerator
in Holiday Mode? See "Holiday Mode."
•
Has the door been open more than 10 minutes?
See "Door
Open" in "Using the Controls."
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Temperature
is too warm
•
New installation?
Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
•
Door(s} opened often or left open? Allows warm air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
•
Large load of food added? Allow several hours for
refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
•
Controls
set correctly
for the surrounding
conditions?
Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in
24 hours. See "Using the Controls."
•
Refrigerator
not cooling?
For models with digital controls,
turn the refrigerator OFF and then ON to reset. If this does not
correct the problem, call for service.
•
Air vents blocked?
Remove any item from in front of the air
vents.
There is interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal.
•
Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup.
•
Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter
refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully
closed.
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The ice maker is not producing
ice or not enough ice
•
Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply
shutoff valve turned on? Connect refrigerator to water
supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open.
•
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow. Straighten the water source line.
•
Ice maker turned on? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch
(depending on model) is in the ON position.
•
New installation?
Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation
for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice
production.
•
Large amount of ice recently removed? Allow 24 hours for
ice maker to produce more ice.
•
Ice cube jammed
in the ice maker ejector arm?
Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
•
Reverse osmosis
water filtration
system connected
to
your cold water supply?
This can decrease water pressure.
See "Water Supply Requirements" in either the Installation
Instruction booklet or the Use & Care Guide.
The ice cubes
are hollow
or small
NOTE: This is an indication of low water pressure.
•
Water shutoff valve not fully open? Turn the water shutoff
valve fully open.
•
Kink in the water source line? A kink in the line can reduce
water flow. Straighten the water source line.
•
Reverse osmosis
water filtration
system connected
to
your cold water supply?
This can decrease water pressure.
See "Water Supply Requirements."
•
Questions remain regarding
water pressure?
Call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
Off-taste,
odor or gray color
in the ice
•
New plumbing
connections?
New plumbing connections
can cause discolored or off-flavored
ice.
•
Ice stored too long? Discard ice. Wash ice bin. Allow
24 hours for ice maker to make new ice.
•
Odor transfer
from food? Use airtight, moisture proof
packaging to store food.
•
Are there minerals
(such as sulfur) in the water? A water
filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
•
Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or
dark discoloration
in ice indicates that the water filtration
system needs additional flushing.
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