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WefomÆou-'Cali
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run.
•
Freezer control is set to "0".
•
Set freezer control. See
Temperature Controls
section.
♦
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
Ф
This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30
minutes.
•
Plug at wall outlet is
disconnected.
•
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
•
House fuse biown or tripped
•
Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.
circuit breaker.
Reset circuit breaker.
«
Power outage.
•
Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Refrigerator runs too
«
Room or outside weather is
•
It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
much or too long.
hot.
these conditions.
♦
Refrigerator has recently been
Ф
It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
disconnected for a period of
time.
completely.
•
Automatic ice maker is
•
Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
operating.
more.
•
Doors are opened too
•
Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
frequently or too long.
more. Open doors less often.
«
Refrigerator/freezer door may
•
Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers
be slightly open.
from blocking door. See
PROBLEM
section
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
♦
Freezer control is set too cold
•
Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until
(control found in refrigerator
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours
section).
for temperature to stabilize.
•
Refrigerator/freezer gasket is
•
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
fitted.
temperatures.
•
Condenser is dirty.
•
Clean condenser. See
Care & Cleaning Chart
in
Care
and Cleaning
section.
Compressor goes off and
•
Thermostat keeps the
•
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
on frequently.
refrigerator at a constant
temperature.
temperature constant.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer temperature too
♦
Freezer control is set too cold.
Ф
Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
cold. Refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
for temperature to stabilize.
Refrigerator temperature
•
Refrigerator control is set too
•
Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
too cold. Freezer
temperature is satisfactory.
cold.
hours for temperature to stabilize.
Food stored in drawers
♦
Refrigerator control is set too
Ф
See solution above.
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Food stored in Meat
Keeper freezes (some
models).
Meat Keeper Temperature
Control set too cold.
Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower
setting. (Meat should be stored at a temperature just
below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage
time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the
moisture content of meat.)
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