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PM) RESPONSE
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS&
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
REFRIGERATOR
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
POSSIBLE CA(SE AND REMEDY
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet,
oIf plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to detcrnrine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
oMaybe in defrost cycle when motor does not operate Ibr about 30 minutes.
• Temperature control in OFF position•
• If interior light is not on, rcfi'igerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
. If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
oModenr refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartnrem
require more operating time.
. Normal when reti'igerator is first delivered to your home usually requires 24 hours
to completely cool down.
oLarge amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
oHot weathe_frequent door openings.
l Door left open•
• Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
. Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 18.
. Check ENTERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.
oTemperamre control starts and stops motor to maintain even tenrperamres.
oIf ret_gerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and from
roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS on page 4.
• If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving thenr. Slight vibration is nornral.
•Nornral air flow cooling nrotor. In the refl'igeration process, it is normal that heat be
expelled in the area under the reli'igerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these
nomlal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration•
• Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a snrall anrount of
petroleum jelly on face of gasket•
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