Gladiator GARF19XXYK Gladiator Chillerator Garage Refrigerator Use and Care - Manual (Page 14)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
In the U.S.A., www.GladiatorGW.com In Canada, www.gladiatorgarageworks.com
Refrigerator Operation
The refrigerator will not operate
■ Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■ Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.
■ Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an
electrician.
■ Control(s) on? Make sure the refrigerator control is on. See
“Using the Control(s).”
■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the
refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature control(s) to coldest setting will
not cool the refrigerator more quickly.
The motor seems to run too much
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its
high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even longer if
the room is warm, a large food load is added, the door is opened
often, or if the door has been left open.
The refrigerator seems noisy
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are
listed some normal sounds with explanations.
■ Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker
■ Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance.
■ Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water lines,
or from items placed on top of the refrigerator.
■ Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during defrost
cycle
■ Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down.
■ Water running/dripping - may be heard when ice melts during
defrosting and water runs into the drain pan.
■ Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the ice
maker mold.
The doors will not close completely or they pop open
■ Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
■ Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.
■ Crisper cover in the way? Make sure the crisper cover is fully
pushed in, so that the back rests on the supports.
■ Refrigerator not tilted toward the rear? So the doors will close
easier, raise the front of the refrigerator so that it tilts slightly
downward toward the rear. See “Adjust the Doors.”
■ Door closed too quickly? Close the door slowly and firmly to
keep the door from popping open.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING