Owner's manual

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run,
Refrigerator runs too
much or too tong,
• Freezer control is set to "O"
• Refrigerator is in defrost cycle
• Plug at wall outlet is
disconnected
• House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
• Power outage
• Room or outside weather is
hot.
• Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time
• Automatic ice maker is
operating.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
• Refrigerator/freezer door may
be slightly open
• Freezer control is set too cold
(control found in refrigerator
section).
• Refrigerator/freezer gasket is
dirty, worn, cracked or poorly
fitted.
• Set freezer control. See Temperatura Controls section.
• This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator
The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30
minutes.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse
Reset circuit breaker.
• Check house lights. Call local Electric Company
• It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
these conditions.
• It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely
• ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
more
• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
more Open doors less often.
• Ensure refrigerator is level Keep food and containers
from blocking door See PROBLEM section
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
• Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket Leaks in door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
Compressor goes off and • Thermostat keeps the • This is normal Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
on frequently, refrigerator at a constant temperature constant.
temperature.
TEMPERA TURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer temperature too • Freezer control is set too cold. • Set freezer control to a warmer setting Allow 24 hours
cold, Refrigerator for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is satisfactory,
Refrigerator temperature • Refrigerator control is set too • Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
too cold, Freezer cold. hours for temperature to stabilize
temperature is satisfactory,
Food stored in drawers • Refrigerator control is set too • See solution above.
freezes, cold.
Food stored in Meat • Meat Keeper Temperature • Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower
Keeper freezes (some Control set too cold setting (Meat should be stored at a temperature just
models), below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage
time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the
moisture content of meat.)
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