Problem
No water or ice cube
production
CUBED ICE was selected
but CRUSHED ICE
was dispensed
(on some models)
Refrigerator has odor
Moisture forms on
outside of refrigerator
Moisture collects inside
(in humid weather, air
carries moisture into
refrigerator when doors
are opened)
Interior light does
not work
Water on kitchen floor or
on bottom of freezer
Hot air from bottom
of refrigerator
Refrigerator never
shuts off but the
temperatures are OK
Refrigerator is beeping
Door not closing properly
Actual temperature not
equal to Set temperature
Possible Causes
Supply line or shutoff
valve is clogged.
Water filter clogged.
Dispenser is LOCKED.
Last setting was
CRUSHED ICE.
Foods transmitting
odor to refrigerator.
Interior needs cleaning.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
Too frequent or too
long door openings.
Call Service
Cubes jammed in chute.
Normal air flow cooling
motor. In the refrigeration
process, it is normal that
heat be expelled in the
area under the refrigerator.
Some floor coverings
are sensitive and will
discolor at these normal
and safe temperatures.
Adaptive defrost keeps
compressor running during
door openings.
Door is open.
Door gasket on hinge side
sticking or folding over.
Unit just plugged in.
Door open for too long.
Warm food added to refrigerator. • Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
Defrost cycle is in process.
What To Do
• Call a plumber.
• Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
• Press and hold the Lock Controls pad for 3 seconds.
• A few cubes were left in the crusher from the previous
setting. This is normal.
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
• Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
• See Care and cleaning.
• Wipe surface dry.
• See replacing the lights
• Poke ice through with a wooden spoon.
• This is normal. The refrigerator will cycle off after
the door remains closed for 2 hours.
• Close door.
• Apply paraffin wax to the face of the gasket.
• Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
• Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
• Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
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