Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem
Refrigerator does not
operate
normal)
Motor operates for
Refrigerator too warm
Control in
position.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Front leveling legs 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 control set at
the coldest setting.
Not enough clearance from
the wall.
Temperature control not set
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Foods transmitting odor to
refrigerator.
Interior needs cleaning.
Defrost water pan needs
cleaning.
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Move the control to a
temperature setting.
Push the plug completely into
the outlet.
Replace fuse or reset the
breaker.
See Leveling Legs.
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
See
in Preparing to
See About the control.
Set the temperature control
one step colder. See About the
control.
Check to see if package is
holding door open.
Foods with strong odors should
be tightly wrapped.
Keep an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator; replace
every three months.
See
See
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