Dishwasher User Manual

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Solutions To Common Problems
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
PROBLEM
Refrigerator does not run.
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Refrigerator is plugged into a
circuit that has a ground fault
interrupt.
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Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the
outlet, have it checked by a certified technician.
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Temperature control is in the
"OFF" position.
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See "
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
"
section.
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Refrigerator may not be plugged
in, or plug may be loose.
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Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
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House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
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Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
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Power outage.
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Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
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Room or outside weather is hot.
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It's normal for the refrigerator to work harder under
these conditions.
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Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
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It takes 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely.
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Large amount of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
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Warm food will cause refrigerator to run more until
the desired temperature is reached.
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Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
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Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
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Refrigerator door may be slightly
open.
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See "
DOOR PROBLEMS
".
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Temperature control is set too
low.
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Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
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Refrigerator gaskets are dirty,
worn, cracked or poorly fitted.
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Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal
will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to
maintain desired temperature.
Interior refrigerator
temperature is too cold.
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Temperature control is set too
low.
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Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Interior refrigerator
temperature is too warm.
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Temperature control is set too
warm.
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Turn co ntrol kn ob to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
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Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
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Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
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Refrigerator door may be slightly
open.
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See "
DOOR PROBLEMS
".
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Large amount of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
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Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to
reach its selected temperature.
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Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
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Refrigerator requires 24 hours to cool down
completely.
Refrigerator external
surface temperature is
warm.
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The external refrigerator walls
can be as much as 30ºF warmer
than room temperature.
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This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
Louder sound levels
whenever refrigerator is
on.
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Modern refrigerators have
increased storage capacity and
more stable temperatures. They
require heavy duty compressors.
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This is normal. When the surrounding noise level
is low, you might hear the compressor running
while it cools the interior.
Louder sound levels
when compressor comes
on.
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Refrigerator operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
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This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
refrigerator continues to run.
Popping or cracking
sound when compressor
comes on.
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Metal parts undergo expansion
and contraction, as in hot water
pipes.
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This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
refrigerator continues to run.
SOUND AND NOISE
CAUSE CORRECTION
Before calling for service, review this lis t. It m ay s ave you tim e and expens e. This lis t
includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
materials in this refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR OPERATION