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BEFORE YOU CALL

Common Occurrences

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you

time and expense. This list includes common occurrences

that are not the result of defective workmanship or

materials in this appliance.

Refrigerator does not run.

• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.

Reset circuit breaker.

• The temperature control is turned to “0”.
• Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 20 minutes

and check again.

Freezer temperature too

cold. Refrigerator tempera-

ture is satisfactory.

• Set freezer control to a warmer setting until freezer

temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the

temperature to stabilize.

Refrigerator temperature is

too cold.

Freezer temperature is

satisfactory.

• Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24

hours for temperature to stabilize. Then check freezer

temperatures and adjust as needed.

Refrigerator is noisy or

vibrates.

• The cabinet is not level.
• Floor is weak.
• See Normal Operating Sounds and Sights section.

Odors in refrigerator.

• Interior needs to be cleaned.
• Foods that produce odors should be covered or

wrapped.

Cabinet light not working.

• Replace light bulb.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet.
• Light switch may be stuck. Push in light switch, located

on the refrigerator control box, to release.

Automatic ice maker not

working (some models)

• Ensure the wire signal arm is not in UP position.
• Ice maker should produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice in a 24

hour period.

• Water supply is turned off.
• Water pressure is too low.
• The freezer is not cold enough.

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