Use and Care Manual

44 49-1000472 Rev. 1
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem Possible Causes What to Do
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Water has poor taste/odor Water dispenser has not been used for
a long time.
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replenished.
Water in first glass is warm Normal when refrigerator is first
installed.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool
down.
Water dispenser has not been used for
a long time.
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replenished.
Water system has been drained. Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
Water dispenser does not work Water supply line turned off or not
connected.
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Water filter clogged. Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Air may be trapped in the water system. Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes.
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Water spurting from dispenser Newly-installed filter cartridge. Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about
one and a half gallons).
Water is not dispensed but
icemaker is working
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Refrigerator control setting is too cold. Set to a warmer setting.
No water or ice cube
production
Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged. Call a plumber.
Water filter clogged. Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
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Replace filter or make sure the water filter is properly
installed (see water filter section).
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replace every three months.
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Moisture forms on outside of
refrigerator
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Wipe surface dry.
Moisture collects inside (in
humid weather, air carries
moisture into refrigerator when
doors are opened)
Too frequent or too long door openings. This is normal.
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refrigerator, you may on occasion
experience fog or small amounts
of moisture in the refrigerator
compartment.
This is normal and may come and go as different
food loads and environmental conditions change.
Wipe dry with a paper towel if desired.
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Hot air from bottom of
refrigerator
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refrigeration process, it is normal that
heat be expelled in the area under
the refrigerator. Some floor coverings
are sensitive and will discolor at these
normal and safe temperatures.
This is normal.
Refrigerator never shuts off but
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Adaptive defrost keeps compressor
running during door openings.
This is normal. The refrigerator will cycle off after the
door remains closed for 2 hours.
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folding over.
Apply paraffin wax to the face of the gasket.
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to Set temperature
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