Installation Guide

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Pr obl em Possi b l e Ca uses Wha t To Do
Ref r i ge r a t o r d o e s n o t Re f r i g e r a t or i n d e f r o s t c y cl e . • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Ei t h e r o r b o t h co n t r o l s s et t o OFF. • Set the controls to a temperature setting.
Re f r i g e r a t or i s un p l ug g e d . • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
The refrigerator is in • Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
showroom mode.
Vibrat ion or r at t li ng Ro l l er s n eed a d j u st i n g . • See Ro l l er s.
(sl i g ht vi br a t i on
is normal)
Motor operates for long Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
periods or cycles on and is first plugged in. cool down.
off frequently. (Modern
Oft en occurs when large • This is normal.
refrigerators with more
amounts of food are
storage space and
placed in refrigerator.
a larger freezer require
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
more operating time.
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
They st ar t a nd st op
door openings.
often to maintain even
Temper at ur e cont r ols set • See About t he controls.
temperatures.)
at the coldest setting.
Ref r i ge r a t o r o r f r eezer Temper at ur e cont r ol not set • See About t he controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Fr o st o r i ce cr y st a l s Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too f requent or t oo l ong
(f r os t w i t h i n pa ck a g e
door openings.
is normal)
Divider between Aut omat ic energy saver • This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
refrigerator and freezer system circulat es warm
compartments liquid around front edge
feels warm of freezer compartment.
Aut omatic ice maker Ice maker power switch • Set the power switch to the on position.
does not work is in the off position.
Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Fr eezer c om par t men t t oo war m . • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
Pi l ed u p cu b es i n t h e st o r a g e • Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the ice maker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in ice maker. • Turn off the ice maker, remove cubes and turn
(Gr een power light on the ice maker back on.
ice maker blinking).