Household fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Are controls on? Be sure that the refrigerator
drawers controls are on. Refer "Controls" section.
Is the refrigerator control set to the Cool Off
setting? See "Using the Controls."
Are the refrigerator drawers not cooling? Turn them
off then on again to reset. See "Using the Controls."
If this does not correct the problem, call for service.
THE MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH
Is the temperature outside hotter than normal?
Expect the motor will run longer under warm
conditions. At normal temperatures, expect your
motor to run about 40 % to 80 % of the time. Under
warmer conditions, expect it to run even more of the
time.
Has a large amount of food just been added to the
refrigerator drawers? Adding a large amount of food
warms the refrigerator drawers. The motor normally
will run longer to cool the refrigerator drawers back
down.
Are the drawers opened often? The motor will run
longer when this occurs. Conserve energy by getting
all items out at one time, keeping food organized,
and closing the drawer as soon as possible.
Are the controls not set correctly for the
surrounding conditions? Refer "Controls" section.
Are the drawers not closed completely? Close the
drawers fi rmly. If they do not close completely, see
"The drawers will not close completely" later in this
section.
Are the drawer gaskets not sealed all the way
around? Contact a technician or other qualifi ed
person.
THE REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS SEEMS TO MAKE
TOO MUCH NOISE
The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator
drawers.? See "Normal Sounds."
THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE TWO COMPARTMENTS
IS WARM
The warmth is probably due to normal operation of
the automatic exterior moisture control? If still
concerned, call for service.
TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM
Are the air vents blocked in either compartment?
This obstructs cold air movement between the
compartments. Remove any objects from in front of
the air vents. See "Ensuring Proper Air Circulation"
for the location of air vents.
Are the drawers opened often? The refrigerator
drawers will warm when this occurs. Keep the
refrigerator drawers cool by getting all items out at
one time, keeping food organized, and closing the
door as soon as possible.
Has a large amount of food just been added to the
refrigerator drawers? Adding a large amount of food
warms the refrigerator drawers. It can take several
hours for the refrigerator drawers to return to the
normal temperature.
Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding
conditions? See "Using the Controls."
Are the refrigerator drawers not cooling? Turn them
off then on again to reset. See "Using the Controls.
"If this does not correct the problem, call for service.
Are ice maker operated? When ice maker is
operated, the heat of ice maker is added to the
refrigerator.
The motor normally will run longer in order to make
the ice. If the ice maker is turned ON when the water
connot be supplied automatically (not connecting to
the water source, etc.), the heat of ice maker will be
added to the refrigerator, the motor will run longer
and the energy consumption will increase. See
"Turning the Ice Maker ON/OFF".
THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP
Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator
drawers? Remove any objects from in front of the air
vents. See "Ensuring Proper Air Circulation" for the
location of air vents.
Are the drawers opened often? Avoid humidity
buildup by getting all items out at one time, keeping
food organized, and closing the drawer as soon as
possible.
Is the room humid? It is normal for moisture to build
up inside the refrigerator drawers when the room air
is humid.
Is the food packaged correctly? Check that all food
is securely wrapped. Dry damp food containers
before placing in the refrigerator drawers.
Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding
conditions? See "Using the Controls."
DRAWERS
THE DRAWERS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY
Are food packages blocking the drawer open?
Rearrange containers so that they fi t more tightly
and take up less space.
THE DRAWERS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN
Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets and
the surface that they touch. Rub a thin coat of
paraffi n wax on the gaskets following cleaning.
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