Owner Manual
14 
TROUBLESHOOTING 
You can solve many common problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the 
suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer. 
Troubleshooting Guide 
PROBLEM 
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
REMEDY 
The 
refrigerator or 
freezer does 
not operate. 
  The refrigerator or freezer is not 
connected to a power supply. 
  The refrigerator or freezer is turned off. 
  Tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse. 
  Connect the refrigerator or freezer. 
  Switch on the refrigerator or freezer. 
  Switch on circuit breaker or replace 
fuse. 
The 
refrigerator or 
freezer is not 
cold enough. 
  The temperature is not set correctly. 
  The ambient temperature could require 
a lower temperature setting. 
  The door was opened too often. 
  The door was not closed completely. 
  Door is not hermetically sealed. 
  The condenser is too dirty. 
  The ventilation opening is blocked or too 
dusty. 
  Check the set temperature. 
  Set a lower temperature. 
  Do not open the door more often than 
necessary. 
  Close door properly. 
  Check the door seal and clean or 
replace. 
  Clean the condenser when 
necessary. 
  Clear the obstructions and clean off 
the dust. 
The 
refrigerator or 
freezer turns 
itself on and 
off frequently. 
  The room temperature is higher than 
average. 
  The door is open too often. 
  The door is not closed completely. 
  The door gasket does not seal properly. 
  Put the refrigerator or freezer in a 
cooler place. 
  Leave the refrigerator or freezer to 
work for a while until the set 
temperature has been reached. 
  Do not open the door more often than 
necessary. 
  Close door properly. 
  Check the door seal and clean or 
replace. 
Vibrations 
  The refrigerator or freezer is not 
properly leveled. 
  Level the refrigerator or freezer with 
the adjustable feet. 
The 
refrigerator or 
freezer seems 
to make too 
much noise. 
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, which is normal. As each 
cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your 
refrigerator or freezer. 
If temperature fluctuations occur, the contraction and expansion of the inner walls 
may cause popping and crackling noises. 
  The refrigerator or freezer is not 
properly level. 
  Level the refrigerator or freezer with 
the adjustable feet. 
The door will 
not close 
properly. 
  The refrigerator or freezer is not 
properly level. 
  The door was reversed and not 
properly installed. 
  The gasket is dirty. 
  The shelves are out of position. 
  Level the refrigerator or freezer with 
the adjustable feet. 
  Check the door hinge and 
reassemble correctly. 
  Clean the door gasket. 
  Check the shelves and refit correctly. 
If you've checked the table above and find that you still need help with your refrigerator or freezer, 
call our Customer Service facility at 800-932-4267 between 9:00AM and 5:00PM ET.  We will do our 
best to answer your questions. 










