Troubleshooting
Do not try to repair your refrigerator yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty.
Problem
The refrigerator does
not operate
Food in the refrigerator
compartment is
freezing
Food in the refrigerator
compartment is not
cold
The refrigerator makes
unusual noise
Moisture is building up
in the interior of the
refrigerator
The refrigerator
door does not close
completely
Possible cause
The refrigerator is unplugged.
The thermostat is set to the "0" position.
The fuse on the circuit is blown or the
circuit breaker is tripped.
Power failure.
The thermostat is set too cold.
The door has been opened too often or was
not closed properly.
You have just added a large amount of food
to the refrigerator.
The thermostat is set too warm.
The refrigerator is in a location that is too hot.
The refrigerator may not be level on the
floor.
The body of the refrigerator is touching a
wall.
The door has been opened too often or was
not closed properly.
The refrigerator is in a location that is very
humid.
The food in the refrigerator is not packaged
properly.
Food packages are interfering with the door.
The shelves are out of position.
The door gaskets are dirty.
The refrigerator is not level.
CAUTION
Make sure that the refrigerator is plugged in
and that the plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Turn the thermostat knob to "4."
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
If a power failure occurs, the refrigerator turns
off. Wait until the power is restored.
Adjust the thermostat to a warmer setting.
Make sure that the door is closed properly.
Allow time for the new food to cool, then check
again.
Set the thermostat to a colder setting.
Ambient temperatures below 50°F (10°C)
or above 85°F (29.4°C) will hinder the
refrigerator's performance.
Move the refrigerator away from direct
sunlight and other heat sources (such as
stoves or heaters).
The refrigerator is not designed to be used in a
garage or an outdoor installation.
Level the refrigerator with the leveling feet.
Move the refrigerator out from the wall.
Make sure that the door is closed properly.
Move the refrigerator to a dryer location.
Repackage the food in the refrigerator to make
sure that it is sealed.
Move the food packages or remove some food.
Adjust the shelves properly.
Clean the door gaskets.
Level the refrigerator with the leveling feet.
Possible solution
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