TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first before calling for assistance.
The refrigerator
will not operate
Electrical
Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension
cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can res@t in death,
fire, or electrical
shock.
Power cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded
3 prong
outlet.
Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is
working.
Household
fuse blown
or circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker.
If the problem
continues,
call an electrician.
Are controls
on? Make
sure the refrigerator
controls
are on.
See "Using
the Control(s)."
New
installation?
Allow
24 hours following
installation
for
the refrigerator
to cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature
controls to coldest setting
will not cool either compartment
more quickly.
The motor seems to run too much
Your new refrigerator
may run longer than your old one due to
its high-efficiency
compressor and fans. The unit may run even
longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors
are opened often, or if the doors have been left open.
The refrigerator
seems noisy
Refrigerator
noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent
noises from your new
refrigerator
that you did not notice from your old model. Below
are listed some normal sounds with explanations.
•
Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice
maker
•
Pulsating - fans/compressor
adjusting to optimize
performance
•
Hissing/Rattling
- flow of refrigerant,
movement of water
lines, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator
•
Sizzling/Gurgling
- water dripping
on the heater during
defrost cycle
•
Popping - contraction/expansion
of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down
•
Water
running - may be heard when ice melts during the
defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan
•
Creaking/Cracking
- occurs as ice is being ejected from the
ice maker mold.
The doors will not close completely
•
Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
•
Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.
The doors are difficult
to open
Explosion
Hazard
Use nonflammable
cleaner.
Failure to do so can res@t in death, explosion,
or fire.
•
Oaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and contact surfaces
with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and dry with soft
cloth.
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