compressor does not run. Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically. Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric company. Refrigerator is larger than the previous This is normal. Larger, more efficient one you owned. Refrigerator units run longer in these conditions. runs too much or too long It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions. Room or outside weather is hot. It takes some hours for the refrigerator disconnected for a period of time. Refrigerator has recently been to cool down completely. Large amounts of warm or hot food Warm food will cause the refrigerator to may have been stored recently. run longer until the desired temperature is reached. Doors are opened too frequently or too Warm air entering the refrigerator long. causes it to run longer. Open the door less often. Refrigerator or freezer door may be Make sure the refrigerator is level. slightly open. Keep food and containers from blocking door. See problem section. OPENING/CLOSING of doors. Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting until the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Refrigerator control is set too cold. Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures. Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and at a constant temperature. off to keep the temperature constant. 23 Care and maintenance Occurrence Possible cause Solution Refrigerator compressor does not run. Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator at a constant temperature. This is normal. The refrigerator goes on and off to keep the temperature constant. Temperatures are too cold Temperature in the freezer is too cold but the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Freezer control is set too cold Set the freezer control to a warmer setting until the freezer temperature is satisfactory. Temperature in the refrigerator is too cold and the freezer temperature is satisfactory. Refrigerator control is set too cold. Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting Food stored in drawers freezes. Refrigerator control is set too cold. See above solution. Meat stored in fresh meat drawer freezes. Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the freezing point of water (32°F, 0°C) for maximum fresh storage time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat. Temperatures are too warm Temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer are too warm. Refrigerator control is set too warm. Refrigerator control has some effect on freezer temperature. Freezer control is set too warm. Set the freezer or refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer or refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Set the freezer or refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer or refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air enters the refrigerator/ freezer whenever the door is opened. Open the door less often. Door is slightly open. Close the door completely. Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently. Wait until the refrigerator or freezer has a chance to reach its selected temperature. Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. A refrigerator requires some hours to cool down completely. Temperature in the refrigerator is too warm but Refrigerator control is set too warm. Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting. the freezer temperature is satisfactory. 24 Care and maintenance Sound and noise Occurrence Possible cause Solution Louder sound Today’s refrigerators have increased It is normal for sound levels to be higher. levels when storage capacity and maintain morerefrigerator is on. even temperatures. Louder sound Refrigerator operates at higher pressures This is normal. The sound will level off as levels when during the start of the ON cycle. the refrigerator continues to run. compressor comes on. Vibrating or Floor is uneven or weak. Be sure floor is level and solid and can rattling noise. Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is adequately support refrigerator. moved slightly. Items placed on the top of the refrigerator Remove items. are vibrating. Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly. the refrigerator. Move dishes slightly. Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly set on floor. Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets. Move refrigerator so that it does not touch the wall or refrigerator. Water/Moisture /Ice inside refrigerator Moisture collects on the inside walls of the refrigerator. The weather is hot and humid which increases the rate of frost buildup and internal sweating. Door is slightly open. Door i...