Troubleshooting tips... Before you call for service
Problem
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibration or rattling
(slight vibration is nor-
mal)
Motor operates for
long periods or cycles
on and off frequently.
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
space and a larger
freezer require more
operating time. They
start and stop often to
maintain even tem-
peratures.)
Fresh food or freezer
compartment too warm
Frost or ice crystals on
frozen food (frost
within package is nor-
mal)
Ice cubes have odor/
taste
Slow ice cube freezing
Refrigerator has odor
Moisture forms on out-
side of refrigerator
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Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Front leveling legs need adjusting.
Normal when refrigerator is first
plugged in.
Often occurs when large amounts
of food are placed in refrigerator.
Door left open.
Hot weather or frequent door open-
ings.
Temperature control set at the
coldest setting.
Temperature control not set cold
enough.
Warm weather or frequent door
openings.
Door left open.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Food transmitting odor/taste to ice
cubes.
Interior of refrigerator needs clean-
ing.
Door left open.
Temperature control not set cold
enough.
Foods transmitting odor to refrig-
erator.
Interior needs cleaning.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
What To Do
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
See Leveling Legs.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
This is normal.
Check to see if a package is holding door open.
This is normal.
See About the control.
See About the control.
Set the temperature control one step colder. See
About the control.
Check to see if a package is holding door open.
Check to see if a package is holding door open.
Wrap foods well.
See Care and cleaning.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
See About the control.
Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigera-
tor; replace every three months.
See Care and cleaning.
Wipe surface dry.
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