PROBLEM |
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
Refrigerator does not operate. |
- Fridge isn’t plugged in.
- The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
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Compressor turns on and off frequently. |
- 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.
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Temperature inside the refrigerator is too warm. |
- 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 selected temperature.
- The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. 4 hours is required for the refrigerator to cool down completely.
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Temperature inside the refrigerator is too cold. |
- Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a warmer setting and allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
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Temperature of external refrigerator surface is warm. |
- The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as 30oF warmer than room temperature. This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
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Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on. |
- Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run.
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Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling. |
- Refrigerant (used to cool refrigerator) is circulating throughout the system. This is normal.
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Vibrations. |
- Check the refrigerator is on a level surface.
- Floor is uneven or weak. Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor can adequately support refrigerator.
- Level the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under part of the refrigerator.
- The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the refrigerator and move it from the wall. See “Installation Instructions”.
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Moisture forms on inside refrigerator walls. |
- Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal.
- Door is slightly open.
- Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently. Open the door less often.
- The door is not sealed properly.
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Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator. |
- Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the refrigerator to meet warm moist air from outside.
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The door will not close properly. |
- The refrigerator is not on a level surface.
- The gasket is dirty.
- The storage basket is out of position.
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