Problem
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
Slow ice cube freezing
No ice cube
production
Refrigerator has odor
Moisture collects inside
(in humid weather, air
carries moisture into
refrigerator when doors
are opened)
Interior light does
not work
Hot air from bottom
of refrigerator
Food freezing in
the refrigerator
Door does not close
by itself
Orange glow in
the freezer
Possible Causes
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
Food transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning.
Door left open.
Temperature control not set
cold enough.
Supply line or shutoff
valve is clogged.
Foods transmitting
odor to refrigerator.
Interior needs cleaning.
Too frequent or too
long door openings.
No power at outlet.
Light bulb burned out.
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.
Food too close to air vent.
Refrigerator control is set
too cold.
Rollers need adjusting.
Defrost heater is on.
What To Do
• Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
• Wrap foods well.
•See Care and cleaning.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
•See About the controls.
• Call a plumber.
• 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.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
•See Replacing the light bulbs.
•Move the food away from the air vent (near the controls).
•Move the refrigerator control to a warmer temperature.
•See Rollers.
• This is normal.
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