TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a
service call.
PROBLEM
Refrigerator does
not run.
Refrigerator or
freezer is too
warm
Refrigerator or
freezer is too cold
Refrigerator
compressor runs
frequently or for
long periods of
time
Moisture on
exterior/interior
of refrigerator
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POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The circuit breaker is tripped/
turned off or the fuse is blown.
Refrigerator is in defrost mode Wait about 30 minutes for defrost
Temperature control is not set
low enough
Doors opened frequently or
left open
Warm food added recently
Items against back of
compartments are blocking
Refrigerator is in adaptive
defrost mode
Temperature control is set
too low
Warm or large amounts of
food added
Door is left open
Hot weather or frequent
openings
Temperature control set to
coldest setting
High humidity
Doors opened frequently or
left open
Open container of water in
refrigerator
SOLUTION
Plug refrigerator into power source
Reset/Turn on circuit breaker or
replace fuse.
cycle to end and cooling system to
restart
Turn temperature knob clockwise
to adjust to a lower temperature;
allow 24 hours to adjust
Keep door closed / Check that a
package isn't preventing door from
closing
Allow time for food and refrigerator
to cool
Store items only inside the trim of
the glass shelves; don't place items
against sides of the compartments
or directly in front of any vents
This is normal. Defrost cycle lasts
about 30 minutes
Turn knob counter-clockwise to
change to a warmer setting; allow
24 hours to adjust
Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator
to cool down
This is normal
Ensure that door is not being held
open by an item
This is normal
Adjust knob to a warmer setting
This is normal; Dry surface and
adjust temperature knob to slightly
colder setting
Keep door closed / Check that a
package isn't preventing door from
closing
Cover or seal container
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