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OCCURRENCE
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Refrigerator ccs_pressordoes not run.
Refrigerator runs too much or too
icr_.
Before calling f orservice, reviewthis list. Itu_vsavey=utin_andep_se. _ list
includes cammn cccurrences t hatarenottheresult of defective w orknmnship o r
n_terials inthis s ppli_ce.
SOLUTION
Freezer control is of f. Set freezer control. See Setting the C_trols.
R_frigerator is indefrost cycle. This is nolqPal fora fully aut_tic defrc_tin_ refrigerator. The defrc_t
cycleoccmmsperiodically, lastip_ab0ut 20tPirmtes.
Plug at wall outlet is discomected. Make sure plug is ti_t lypushed into outlet.
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check and/or replace fuse with a 15 m_p time-
delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric conpany.
Roanorcutsideweather is hot. It is nolqngl for the refrigerator tomorklcr_gerunder these ocnditicns.
Refrigerator has recently been disccnnected for a period of time. It takes about 8-12 hours for the
refrigerator to cool down ccr_pletely.
Autcmaticicemakerisoperating. Icenl_keroperation causesrefrigeratortorunslightlymore.
Doors are opened too frequent ly or too 1ong. Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to rt_ more.
Open doors less often.
Refrigerator or freezer door may be slight ly open. Make sure refrigerator is level. Keep food and
containers from blocking door. See Occurrence section 0pm_/cL0_i_ OFDOORS/DRAWlS.
R_ frige/tator control (fcund in refrigerator section} is set tcocold. Set refrigerator ocntrol toawglqrer
settingt_ltil re frigerator t_rperature is satisfactory. Allow24 _ for the tenlperature to stabilize.
Refrigeratoror freezergasket isdirty, worn, cracked, orpoorly fitted. Cleanor change gasket .
in door seal will cause refrigerator to rt_ lcnger in order to _n_intain desired temperatures.
Refrigerator compressor goes on and Thermostatiskeepingrefrigeratoratao_tant teqperature. %his isnonngl.Refrigeratorgoesonand
off frequently, off tokeep ter@oerature ccnstant.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
T_nperature in freezer is too cold and Freezercontrolis settoo cold.Set freezercontrolto a warmer settingantil freezert_perature is
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. A i1_24 hoal_s f orthetaT[0erature tostabilize.%lien, ifrefrigerator teqperature isnot
satisfactcmy,
risht, set refrigerator
cantrol to a colder
setting.
T_perature in refrigerator
is too cold
Refrigerator
control is set toocold. Set
refrigerator
control to awamn_r
setting.
Allow 24 hours for
and freezertemperatureissatisfactory, t_rperatures t ostabilize.
Food stored in drawers freezes. Refrigeratoro_ntrolissettcocold.See solution above.
Food stored in Meat Keeper (some Meat shouldbe storedat atemperature justbelowthe freezingpointof water (32°F, 0°C) for
models ) freezes,
m_xit_n
freshstoraget_ne. It is no_ng_l forice crystal s toform dueto themoisture contentoft__at.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
Temperature in freezer or
refrigeratoris toowarm.
ChilledAir Ccntrolsettcocold. Adjust ChilledAirCcntroltoa lowersetting.
Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
opened. Open the door less often.
Door is open slightly. See Occurrence section OPm_NG/CLOS_ OF DOORS/_.
Condenser is dirty. Clean condenser. See "Outside" in Care and Cleaning.
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