BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
SERVICE CALLS CAN OFTEN BE AVOIDED.
IF YOU FEEL YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, CHECK THESE
POSSIBLE CAUSES FIRST :
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR DOES
NOT OPERATE
REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
ABNORMAL NOISE(S)
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
DEW FORMS ON THE
CABINET SURFACE
REFRIGERATOR IS NOT
COOLING OR
HAS NO POWER
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Has a house fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
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Has the power cord plug been removed or loosened
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from the electrical wall outlet?
Temperature control not set to proper position.
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Appliance is placed close to wall or heat source.
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Warm weather-frequent door openings.
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Door left open for a long time.
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Large amount of food is kept in the refrigerator.
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Refrigerator is installed in a weak or uneven place, or
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leveling screw needs adjusting.
Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the
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refrigerator.
Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered or
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wrapped
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Interior needs cleaning.
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Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
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Door may have been left ajar.
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A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit
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breaker tripped. Or the appliance is connected to a
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet, and
t he outlet's circuit breaker has tripped.
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Check the main electrical box and replace the fuse
or reset the circuit breaker. Do not increase fuse
capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it
corrected by a quali ed electrician.
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Reset the circuit breaker on the GFCI. If the
problem persists, contact an electrician.
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