Use and Care

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Common Occurences
Refrigerator does not run. • Ensure the plug is tightly pushed into an
electrical outlet.
• Check/replace the fuse with a 15-amp time-delay
fuse. Reset the circuit breaker.
• The refrigerator control is turned to OFF.
• Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 20
minutes and check again.
Freezer temperature is colder
than preferred. Refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
• Set the auxiliary freezer control to a warmer
setting until the freezer temperature is satisfactory.
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Refrigerator temperature is
too cold. Freezer temperature
is satisfactory.
• Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting.
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Then
check the freezer temperature and adjust as needed.
Freezer temperature is
warmer than preferred.
Refrigerator temperature
is satisfactory.
• Set the auxiliary freezer control to a colder setting
until the freezer temperature is satisfactory. Allow
24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Refrigerator temperature
is too warm. Freezer
temperature is satisfactory.
• Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow
24 hours for temperature to stabilize. Then check
refrigerator temperature and adjust as needed.
Refrigerator is noisy
or vibrates.
• The cabinet is not level.
• Floor is weak.
• See the NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS section.
Odors in the refrigerator. • The interior needs to be cleaned.
• Foods that produce odors should be covered or
wrapped.
Cabinet light is not working. • Replace with only a 5-watt or less AC LED light bulb.
• Ensure the plug is tightly pushed into an
electrical outlet.
• The light switch may be stuck. Push in the light
switch, located on the refrigerator side wall, to release.
Automatic ice maker is not
working (some models)
• Ensure the ice maker is on (green light).
• The ice maker should produce 2 to 2.5 pounds of
ice in a 24 hour period.
• Ensure the water supply is turned on.
• The water pressure may be too low.
• The freezer may not be cold enough.
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