Installation Guide
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Troubleshooting Guide
You can solve many common refrigerator 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 for service.
melborP Possible Causes
Refri gerator does not op erate
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The circuit breaker is tripped/ fuse blown.
Compressor turns on and off
The room temperature is warmer than normal
Door is left open or is frequently opened.
The refrigerator does not have the correct
clearances.
The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for
a per iod of time.
Refri gerator compartments are too
warm
Temperature control is not set correctly.
Door is left open or is frequently opened.
The door gask et does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food was stored
recently. Wait for the refrigerator to reach its
selected temperature.
The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for
a period of time.
Vibrating or rattling (slight vibration
is normal)
Level ing l egs need adjusting
Refrigerator is placed on an uneven or weak
surface.
The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the
refrigerator and move
it
away from the wall.
Temperatureof externalrefrigerator
surfaceis warm
The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as
30°F warmer than room temperature.
This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
Moisturecollectsinsidethe refrigerator
Door is left open or is frequently opened.
Moistureformsonoutside of
refrigerator
Is normal in hot and humid weather. Air carries
moisture into the refr igerator when doors are
opened.
Bubblingor gurglingsound s(like
boilingwater)
This is the normal sound
of
refrigerant (us ed to cool
refrigerator) circulating throughout the system.
Poppin g or cracking sounds when
compressor comes on
This is normal. Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, like hot water pipes. The sound will
level off or disappear as refrigerator runs.
The door will not close properly
The refrigerator is not on a level surface.
The gasket is dirty.
The storage bas ket i s out
of
position.