Care and Maintenance
Occurrence
Odors in refrigerator
Opening/Closing of doors/Drawers
Door(s) will not
close.
Door(s) will not
close.
Drawers are
difficult to move.
Dispenser
Dispenser will not
dispense ice
Possible cause
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Food with strong odor is in the refrigerator.
Some containers and wrapping materials
produce odors.
Food package is keeping door open.
Door was closed too hard, causing other
door to open slightly.
Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the
floor when it is moved slightly.
Floor is uneven or weak.
Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it
is moved slightly.
Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.
Food is touching shelf on top of the
drawer
Track that drawer slides on is dirty.
Ice storage bin is empty.
Freezer temperature is set too warm.
Household water line valve is not open.
Refrigerator or freezer door is not
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Solution
Clean interior with sponge,warm water
and baking soda.
Cover food completely.
Use a different container or brand of
wrapping materials.
Move packages that keep door from
closing.
Close both doors gently.
Adjust the height adjusting screw.
Be sure floor is level and can adequately
support refrigerator.
Contact carpenter to correct sagging or
sloping floor.
Move refrigerator..
Keep less food in drawer.
Clean drawer and track.
When the first supply of ice is dropped
into the bin, the dispenser should operate.
Turn the freezer control to a higher
setting so that ice cubes will be made.
When the first supply of ice is made,
the dispenser should operate.
Open household water line valve and
allow sufficient time for ice to be made.
When ice is made, dispenser should
operate.
closed.
Be sure both doors are closed.