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22 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Q: What are the best temperature settings for my refrigerator? A: The default setting for the refrigerator is 37° Fahrenheit (3° Celsius). Adjust these settings as necessary to keep food at desired temperatures. Milk should be cold when stored on the inner shelf of the refrigerator. Q: How do I set the refrigerator temperatures? A: Continually press the Refrigerator button on the control panel until the desired temperature appears. The numbers will cycle from highest to lowest and then return to the highest again with continuous pressing. Before Calling for Service Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Cooling Problem Refrigerator is not cooling or has no power. Cooling system runs too much. Possible Cause & Solution The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models). • Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature settings. Appliance was recently installed. • It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature. Appliance was recently relocated. • If the appliance 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. Appliance is replacing an older model. • Modern appliance require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology. Appliance was recently plugged in or power restored. • The appliance will take up to 24 hours to cool completely. The door is 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.) Doors are not closed completely. • Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all the way, the "Doors will not close correctly or pop open" section in Troubleshooting. Appliance is installed in a hot location. • The compressor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures (70 °F or 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).

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Before Calling for Service
Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money.
Cooling
Q:
What are the best temperature settings for my refrigerator?
A:
The default setting for the refrigerator is 37° Fahrenheit (3° Celsius). Adjust these settings as
necessary to keep food at desired temperatures. Milk should be cold when stored on the inner shelf
of the refrigerator.
Q:
How do I set the refrigerator temperatures?
A:
Continually press the
Refrigerator
button on the control panel until the desired temperature
appears. The numbers will cycle from highest to lowest and then return to the highest again with
continuous pressing.
Problem
Possible Cause & Solution
Refrigerator is not
cooling or has no
power.
The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models).
•
Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature
settings.
Appliance was recently installed.
•
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature.
Appliance was recently relocated.
•
If the appliance 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.
Appliance is replacing an older model.
•
Modern appliance require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient
technology.
Appliance was recently plugged in or power restored.
•
The appliance will take up to 24 hours to cool completely.
The door is 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.)
Doors are not closed completely.
•
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all the way, the "Doors will not close
correctly or pop open" section in Troubleshooting.
Appliance is installed in a hot location.
•
The compressor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures (70
°F or 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).