Dacor EF48DBSS Use & Care Manuals - Page 17

Troubleshooting Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Refrigerator will not operate WARNING The motor seems to run too much Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors are opened often, or if the doors have been left open. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. „„ Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. „„ Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working. „„ Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. „„ Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on. See Setting the Controls. „„ Is refrigerator defrosting? Your refrigerator will regularly run an automatic defrost cycle. Recheck in 30 minutes to see if it is operating. „„ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting will not cool either compartment more quickly. The refrigerator is noisy Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below are listed some normal sounds with an explanation. „„ Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker „„ Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance „„ Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items placed on top of the refrigerator „„ Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during defrost cycle „„ Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially during initial cool-down „„ Water running - may be heard when water melts during the defrost cycle and runs into the drain pan „„ Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the ice maker mold There is no audible door open alarm Has the door been open less than 10 minutes? The door open alarm will only flash when the door has been open for 10 minutes The audible alarm will sound the first time the door is left open for more than 10 minutes. Subsequent door open alarms will only flash. You must reset the audible alarm each time. See Setting the Controls. The doors will not close completely „„ Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door. „„ Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct position. The doors are difficult to open WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. „„ Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild soap and warm water. The lights do not work „„ Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See Changing the Light Bulbs. „„ Is the refrigerator in Holiday mode? See Holiday Mode. „„ Has the door been open more than 10 minutes? See Setting the Controls. Continued... 15