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You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call.
Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR REFRIGERATOR?
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Refrigerator does not operate.
Not plugged In.
The home circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
Turns on and off frequently.
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Condenser coil at the back of the unit is dirty.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the
refrigerator.
The door is open too often.
The door i$ not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The refrigerator does not have the correct
clearances.
The light does not work.
The home circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
The refrigerator is unplugged.
The bulb has burned out {see the maintenance
section for the replacement procedure).
Vibrations.
Check to assure that the refrigerator is level.
The refrigerator seems to make too much noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds
caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
refrigerator.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may
cause popping and crackling noises.
The refrigerator is not level.
The door will not close properly. The refrigerâîor is not level.
The doors were reversed and not properly
installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position.
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