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AVOID SERVICE
Before calling for service, review this lisL It may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
CHECKLIST
materials in this appliance.
PROBLEM CAUSE I CORRECTION
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RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run.
Refrigerator runs too much or
too long,
Compressor goes off and on
frequently_
• Freezer control is OFE
• Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
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Plug at wall outlet is
disconnected
House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker,
Power outage°
Room or outside weather is hot.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time
Automatic Ice Maker is
operating,.
Doors are opened too frequently
or too long
Refrigerator/freezer door
may be slightly open.
• Refrigerator control is set too
cold (Control found in
refrigerator section)
• Refrlgerator.freezer gasket is
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted
Thermostat keeps the
refrigerator at a constant
temperature.
• Set freezer control. See "Setting the Controls"
• This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20
minutes
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet
• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse Reset
circuit breaker..
• Check house lights.. Call Iocat Electric Company
• It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
conditions
- It takes 8q2 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely.
• Ice Maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
more
• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more
Open doors less often.
• Ensure refrigerator is level Keep food and containers from
blocking dooJt. See PROBLEM section OPENING /
CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
• Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatues.
- This is normal Refrigerator goes off and on to keep
temperature constant.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer Temperature too cold,
Refrigerator temperature is
satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature too
cold,, Freezer temperature is
satisfactory,
Food stored in drawers freezes.
Food stored in Meat Keeper
freezes. (Some models)
, Freezer control is set too cold
, Refrigerator control is set too
cold.
. Refrigeratorcontrol is set too
cold
o Chilled Air Control set too cold.
• Set freezer control to a warmer setting until freezer
temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the
temperature to stabilize. Then, if refrigerator
temperature is not right, set refrigerator control to a
colder setting..
• Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting Allow 24
hours for temperatures to stabilize
• See solution above.
- Adjust Chilled Air Control to a lower setting
(Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the
freezing point for maximun fresh storage time. It is normal
for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of
meat..)
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