Use and Care

22 | TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
OPERATION
THE APPLIANCE WILL NOT OPERATE
 Power cord unplugged? Plug into a
grounded 3 prong outlet.
 Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if
the outlet is working.
 Household fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker. If the problem continues,
call an electrician.
 Are controls on? Make sure the appliance
controls are on. See the “Refrigerator
Controls” or “Freezer Controls” section.
 Is refrigerator defrosting? Your refrigerator
will regularly run an automatic defrost
cycle. Recheck in 30 minutes to see if it is
operating.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death, re, or electrical shock.
WARNING
 New installation? Allow 24 hours following
installation for the refrigerator to cool
completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls
to coldest setting will not cool either
compartment more quickly.
THE MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your
old one due to its high-efficiency compressor
and fans. The unit may run even longer if the
room is warm, a large food load is added, doors
are opened often, or if the doors have been left
open.
THE APPLIANCE IS NOISY
Overall refrigerator noise has been reduced
over the years. Due to this reduction, you may
hear other intermittent noises from your new
appliance that you did not notice from your old
model. Listed below are some unfamiliar but
normal sounds, followed by an explanation.
 Buzzing - heard when the water valve
opens to fill the ice maker
 Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to
optimize performance
 Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or
from items placed on top of the refrigerator
 Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the
heater during the defrost cycle
 Popping - contraction/expansion of inside
walls, especially during initial cool-down
 Water running - may be heard when water
melts during the defrost cycle and runs into
the drain pan
THERE IS NO AUDIBLE DOOR OPEN ALARM
Has the door been open less than 5 minutes?
The door open alarm will only flash when the
door has been open for 5 minutes. The audible
alarm will sound the first time the door is left
open for more than 5 minutes. Subsequent
door open alarms will only flash. You must reset
the audible alarm each time.
THE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY
 Door blocked open? Move food packages
away from the door.
 Bin or shelf in the way? Push the bin or
shelf back in the correct position.
THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN
 Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean the
gaskets with mild soap and warm water.
Explosion Hazard
Use nonammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or re.