Owner's Manual and Installation Guide

Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Either or both controls set to OFF. • Set the controls to a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
The refrigerator is in • Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
showroom mode.
Vibration or rattling Rollers need adjusting. • See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for long Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
periods or cycles on and is first plugged in. cool down.
off frequently. (Modern
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
refrigerators with more
amounts of food are
storage space and
placed in refrigerator.
a larger freezer require
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
more operating time.
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
They start and stop
door openings.
often to maintain even
Temperature controls set • See About the controls.
temperatures.)
at the coldest setting.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
door openings.
is normal)
Divider between Automatic energy saver • This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
refrigerator and freezer system circulates warm
compartments liquid around front edge
feels warm of freezer compartment.
Automatic ice maker Ice maker power switch • Set the power switch to the on position.
does not work is in the off position.
Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the ice maker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in ice maker. • Turn off the ice maker, remove cubes and turn
(Green power light on the ice maker back on.
ice maker blinking).
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