Owners Guide
36 49-1000471 Rev. 1
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
No water or ice cube 
production
Supply line or shutoff valve is 
clogged.
Call a plumber.
Water filter clogged. Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install 
plug.
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Filter is not properly installed.
Filter water leak
Replace filter or make sure the water filter is 
properly installed (refer to water filter section).
CUBED ICE was selected 
but CRUSHED ICE was 
dispensed (on some models)
Last setting was CRUSHED ICE. A few cubes were left in the crusher from the previous 
setting. This is normal.
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting odor to 
refrigerator.
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replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning. See Care and cleaning.
Moisture forms on outside of 
refrigerator
Not unusual during periods of high 
humidity.
Wipe surface dry. 
Moisture collects inside (in 
humid weather, air carries 
moisture into refrigerator 
when doors are opened)
Too frequent or too long door 
openings.
This is normal fo rthe beverage center.
Due to the higher himidity in the 
refrigerator, you may on occasion 
experience fog or small amounts 
of moisture in the refrigerator 
compartment
This is normal for the beverage center loads and 
environmental conditions change with a paper towel if 
desired.
Interior light does not work No power at outlet.  Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Light bulb burned out. See Replacing the light bulbs.
For LED lights Call Service.
Water on kitchen floor or on 
bottom of freezer
Cubes jammed in chute. Poke ice through with a wooden spoon.
Hot air from bottom of 
refrigerator
Normal air flow cooling motor. In the 
refrigeration process, it is normal that 
heat be expelled in the area under the 
refrigerator. Some floor coverings are 
sensitive and will discolor at these 
normal and safe temperatures.
This is normal.
Refrigerator never shuts off 
but the temperatures are OK
Adaptive defrost keeps compressor 
running during door openings.
This is normal. The refrigerator will cycle off after the 
door remains closed for 2 hours.
Refrigerator is beeping Door is open.  Close door.
Door not closing properly Door gasket on hinge side sticking or 
folding over.
Apply petroleum jelly on face of gasket
Actual temperature not equal 
to Set temperature
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Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS










