Turn off the refrigerator first and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
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Remove all the food.
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Clean the refrigerator.
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Leave the lid open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odors.
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Use extreme caution in the case of children. The unit should not be accessible to child's play.
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Short vacations: Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
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Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean
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and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if
necessary or have the door removed.
Turn off the refrigerator first and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
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Remove all the food.
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Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator.
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Tape the doors shut.
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Be sure the refrigerator stays in the upright position during transportation.
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The refrigerator should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts,
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and out of the direct sunlight.
Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator.
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compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator. This cuts down on frost
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build-up inside the refrigerator.
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one
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time, and close the door as soon as possible.
You can solve many common refrigerator 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.
Refrigerator does not operate.
Compressor turns on and off frequently.
Temperature inside the refrigerator is too warm.
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Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator.
The door is 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 does not have the correct clearances.
The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of
time. 4 hours are required for the refrigerator to cool down
completely.
Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the control to a cooler
setting and allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently. Warm air
enters the refrigerator every time the door is opened. Open the
door less often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food might have been stored
recently. Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its
Overloading the refrigerator forces the
POSSIBLE CAUSE