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TROUBLESHOOTING
Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time
and money.
Problem
Fridge and
The fridge display control is set
Freezer section
to OFF (some models).
are not cooling.
May be in Display mode.
Fridge is in the defrost cycle.
Fridge was recently installed.
Fridge was recently relocated.
Cooling System
Fridge is replacing an older
runs too much.
model.
Fridge was recently plugged in
or power restored.
Door opened often or a large
amount of food / hot food was
added.
Doors are not closed
completely.
Fridge is installed in a hot
location.
Condenser / back cover is
clogged.
Possible Causes
Solutions
Cancel the OFF mode so that the unit
commences operation. Refer to the Setting the
Controls section for proper temperature settings
Refer to page 21 for Display mode instructions.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may raise slightly. Wait 40 minutes
to confirm the proper temperature has been
restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment
to reach the desired temperature.
If the fridge was stored for a long period of time
or moved on its side, it is necessary for the fridge
to stand upright for 24 hours before connecting it
to power.
Modern fridges require more operating time but
use less energy due to more efficient technology.
The fridge will take up to 24 hours to cool
completely.
Adding food and opening the door warms the
fridge, requiring the compressor to run longer in
order to cool the fridge back down. In order to
conserve energy, try to get everything you need
out of the fridge at once, keep food organized so
it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as
the food is removed. (Refer to the Food Storage
Guide.)
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all
the way, see the Doors will not close completely
or pop open section in Parts & Features
Troubleshooting.
The compressor will run longer under warm
conditions. At normal room temperatures 21°C
expect your compressor to run about 40% to
80% of the time. Under warmer conditions,
expect it to run even more often. The fridge
should not be operated above 43°C.
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to
clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not
remove the panel covering the condenser coil
area. Disconnect the mains before cleaning.
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