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Check this list of causes of minor operating problems you can correct yourself°
Problem
Possible Cause
Refrigerator
does
° May be in defi'ost cycle when fan and compressor motor' do not operate for about
not operate
30 minutes°
= Temperature
control in OFF position,,
° If the interior Iig!:t is not on, the refiigerator may not be plugged in at the wall outlet,,
° if the plug is secure and the refrigerator fails to operate, plug a lamp or' a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breal:er or a
burned-out
fuse°
Compressor
operates
° Modern refrigerators with morn storage space and a larger freezer compartment
for long periods
require more operating time._
o Norma! when refiigerator is first delivered to your home--usually
requires 24 hou:s
to completely cool down.
° Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen,
. Hot wead:er--ftequent
door openings.
° Door left open or door is not sealing when closed because refrigerator is not level.,
° Temperature
controls are set too cold.
o Condenser
needs cleaning.
Motor starts and
° Temperature
control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures_
stops frequently
This is normal,,
Vibration
or rattling
° If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor,.
The rollers need adjusting, or floor is weal: or unevem
° If dishes vib:ate on shelves, ay moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
o Icemal:er supply line may be rattling; move the refrigerator 1/2" (13 ram) out from the wail.
Hot air from bottom
• Normal air flow cooling motor,, In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat
of refrigerator
be expelled in the area under the reftigerator_ Some floor coverings will disco!or' at
these normal and safe operating temperatures.
Your floor covering supplier should
be consulted if you object to this discoloration.
Foods dry out
° Foods not covered, wrapped ot sealed properly,
Fresh food or freezer
- Temperature control not set cold enough.
compartment
° Warm weather
frequent door' openings_
temperature
too
warm
° Door left open for long time.
o Package may be holding door open, door may be overloaded or the magnets are not
makdng contact with the doots. You may need to clean the magnets.
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