Problems with your refrigerator – Summit FF73 User Manual

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Problems with Your Refrigerator?

You can easily solve many common refrigerator problems, saving you the cost of a
possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can correct the problem
before calling the service provider.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem

Possible Cause

Unit does not operate.

Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker has tripped or the fuse has

blown.

The unit's temperature control is set at OFF.

Turns on and off frequently.

Room temperature is warmer than usual.
A large amount of food has been added to the

unit.

The doors are opened too often.
One of the doors is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gaskets do not seal properly.
The unit does not have the correct clearances.

Vibrations

Check to be sure the unit is level.

The unit seems to be making too

much noise.

A rattling noise may come from the flow of

refrigerant, which is normal.

As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling

sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in
your unit.

Contraction and expansion of the inside walls

may cause popping and crackling noises.

The unit is not level.

The door will not close properly.

The unit is not level.
The doors were reversed and not properly

re-installed.

The gasket is dirty or bent.
The shelves or the crisper are out of position.

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