GENERAL OPERATION
Possible Causes and/or
Recommended
Solutions
Interior moisture buildup
NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal. Clean with a soft dry cloth.
•
Room is humid - A humid environment contributes to moisture buildup. Only use the refrigerator
in an indoor location, with as little humidity as possible.
•
Doors are opened often or not closed completely - This allows humid air to enter the
refrigerator.
Minimize
door openings, keep the doors fully closed, and make sure both doors
are properly sealed.
Frost/Ice buildup in the
freezer compartment
•
The drawer is opened often or left open - Minimize drawer openings and close drawer
completely
after use.
•
Poor drawer seal - Ensure drawer seal is making full contact with the cabinet to allow for an
adequate
seal.
•
Temperature
control(s)
are not set correctly
- See "Using
the Control(s)"
for recommended
temperature
settings.
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or (ire.
DOORS
AND LEVELING
Possible Causes and/or
Recommended
Solutions
Doors are difficult to open
•
Gaskets are dirty or sticky - Clean the gaskets and contact surfaces with mild soap and warm
water. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Doors will not
•
Door is blocked open - Move food packages away from the door. Make sure all bins and
close completely
shelves are in their correct positions. Make sure all packaging
materials
have been removed.
Doors appear to be uneven
•
Doors need to be aligned, or refrigerator
needs to be leveled - See "Refrigerator
Leveling, Door
Closing and Alignment."
Refrigerator
unsteady or it
•
Refrigerator
brake feet are not snug against the floor - Remove the base grille. Turn both brake
rolls forward
when opening
feet (one on each side) clockwise, the same amount, until they are snug against the floor. See
and closing doors or drawers
"Refrigerator
Leveling, Door Closing and Alignment."
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