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Things to Check |
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| Will not operate or not cooling |
Does the light in the refrigerator work? |
If not, is the electrical plug firmly in the outlet? Have you check the house fuse or the circuit breaker? |
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Has the temperature control been turning off? |
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Has the condenser been cleaned? |
See Owner's Guide for cleaning instructions |
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Are the doors closing and sealing properly? |
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| Temperature too warm or too cold |
Have you adjusted the temperature control? |
To a low setting (if too cold), or to a higher setting (if too warm). After adjusting controls, wait 24 hours for temperatures to balance. (See Owner's Guide for setting of controls.) |
| Noise, Vibrating, Bubbling, Sizzling |
Do you have any cans, jars, or similar items in or on top of the refrigerator that could be causing the noise? |
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Is the refrigerator level? |
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Bubbling sounds are normal shortly after the refrigerator starts or stops. |
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Sizzling sounds are normal during the defrost cycle where the water is dripping on the defrost heater. |
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| Sweating on the cabinet surfaces |
Top mount refrigerators have an energy saver switch located at the top of the fresh food compartment. |
Switch in the "Reduces Exterior Moisture" position will minimize and collection of moisture. |
| Icemaker not making ice |
Have you checked that the sensor arm is in the correct position? |
If the sensor arm is in the "UP" position, the icemaker is shut off. Some new units may also have an on-off switch. |
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Have you made sure the water valve is fully open? |
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Is the freezer compartment cold enough? |
If the freezer control is set too warm, the icemaker may not produce ice. On a new installation, it may take up to 24 hours to start making ice. |
| Ice cubes evaporate |
Ice cubes that have been in the ice storage bin for a long time may shrink due to the cold air moving over them when not used regularly. |
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