PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?
You can solve many common refrigerator-freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service
call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.
PROBLEM
Unit does not operate.
Compressor turns on and
off frequently.
Vibrations.
The unit seems to make too
much noise.
The door will not close
properly.
Section separator seems to
be warm to the touch.
NOTE:
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IF THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED, HAS LOST POWER, OR IT IS TURNED OFF. YOU MUST WAIT
3 TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE UNIT. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO RESTART BEFORE
THIS TIME DELAY, THE REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER WILL NOT START.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator - freezer.
The door is being opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The refrigerator-freezer does not have the correct clearances.
Check to make sure that the refrigerator-freezer is level.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of refrigerant,
which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the
flow of refrigerant in your refrigerator - freezer.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping
and crackling noises.
The unit is not level.
The unit is not level.
The door is reversed and not properly installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The bins are out alignment.
This is normal.
The section separator area contains an
anti-condensation heater and will be warm to the touch during the
anti-condensation cycle to prevent condensation forming between
the twosections.
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