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TROUBLESHOOTING 44 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Problem Refrigerator and Freezer section are not cooling. Cooling System runs too much. Possible Causes The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models). The refrigerator is in the defrost cycle. The refrigerator was recently installed. The refrigerator was recently relocated. The refrigerator is replacing an older model. The refrigerator was recently plugged in or the power was restored. The door opened often or a large amount of food / hot food was added. The doors are not closed completely. The refrigerator is installed in a hot location. The condenser / back cover is clogged. Solutions Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature settings. During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each compartment may rise slightly. Wait 30 minutes and confirm the proper temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has completed. It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature. If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of time or moved on its side, it is necessary for the refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before connecting it to power. Modern refrigerators require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology. The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely. Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down. In order to conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed. (Refer to the Food Storage Guide.) Firmly push the doors shut. The compressor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures 70°F (21 °C) expect your compressor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more often. The refrigerator should not be operated above 110°F (43 °C). Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the panel covering the condenser coil area.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time
and money.
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Refrigerator and
Freezer section
are not cooling.
The refrigerator control is set to
OFF (some models).
Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the
Controls section for proper temperature settings.
The refrigerator is in the defrost
cycle.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may rise slightly. Wait 30 minutes
and confirm the proper temperature has been
restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
The refrigerator was recently
installed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment
to reach the desired temperature.
The refrigerator was recently
relocated.
If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of
time or moved on its side, it is necessary for the
refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before
connecting it to power.
Cooling System
runs too much.
The refrigerator is replacing an
older model.
Modern refrigerators require more operating
time but use less energy due to more efficient
technology.
The refrigerator was recently
plugged in or the power was
restored.
The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
completely.
The door opened often or a
large amount of food / hot food
was added.
Adding food and opening the door warms the
refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run
longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down.
In order to conserve energy, try to get everything
you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep
food organized so it is easy to find, and close the
door as soon as the food is removed. (Refer to
the Food Storage Guide.)
The doors are not closed
completely.
Firmly push the doors shut.
The refrigerator is installed in a
hot location.
The compressor will run longer under warm
conditions. At normal room temperatures 70°F
(21 °C) expect your compressor to run about 40% to
80% of the time. Under warmer conditions,
expect it to run even more often. The refrigerator
should not be operated above 110°F (43 °C).
The condenser / back cover is
clogged.
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to
clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not
remove the panel covering the condenser coil
area.
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