Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem
Refrigerator does not
operate
compartment too warm
Vibration or rattling
Motor operates for long
periods or cycles on and
off frequently. (Modern
refrigerators with more
storage space and a
operating time. They start
and stop often to maintain
even temperatures.)
Frost or ice crystals on
package is normal)
feels warm
Automatic icemaker does not
work (on some models)
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Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
Freezer control in 0 (off)
position.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Energy Smart™ feature
is altering refrigerator
performance
Temperature control not set
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent door
openings.
Door left open.
Energy Smart™ feature
is altering refrigerator
performance
Front rollers need adjusting.
Normal when refrigerator is first
plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of food are placed in
refrigerator.
Door left open.
Hot weather or frequent door
openings.
Temperature controls set at the
coldest setting.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Automatic energy saver
system circulates warm liquid
around front edge of freezer
compartment.
Icemaker power switch is in the
OFF position.
Water supply turned off or not
connected.
Freezer compartment too warm.
Piled up cubes in the storage
bin cause icemaker to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.
What To Do
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
temperature setting.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Wait about 2 hours for normal operation
to continue.
See About the controls.
Set the temperature control one step colder. See
About the controls.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
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See Rollers. Slight vibration is normal.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
This is normal.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
This is normal.
See About the controls.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
Slide the power switch to the ON position.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
Level cubes by hand.
Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
icemaker back on.
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