TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT: DO NOT try to repair your refrigerator yourself. Doing so
invalidates the warranty.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The
The refrigerator is
refrigerator
unplugged.
does not
operate
The fuse on the circuit
is blown or the circuit
breaker is tripped.
Power failure.
The
Food packages are
refrigerator
interfering with the door.
door does
The door gaskets are dirty. Clean the door gaskets.
not close
completely
The refrigerator may not
be level.
Food in the
The door has been opened
refrigerator is
too often or was not
not cold
closed properly.
A large amount of food
was recently added.
The door is not closed
completely.
The refrigerator has been
disconnected for a period
of time.
The temperature control is
set too warm.
SOLUTION
Make sure that the
refrigerator power cord
is fully plugged into the
electrical outlet.
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.
Move or remove some food
items.
Level the refrigerator.
Make sure that the door is
closed properly.
Allow time for the recently
added food to cool, and
then check again.
Check the door gasket
and food distribution, and
make sure that the door
closes completely.
Allow 4 hours for the
refrigerator to cool
completely before adding
food.
Set the temperature
control to a colder setting.
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