Genre: Instruction

TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call . Refrigerator Operation 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 . The refrigerator will not operate WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet . Do not remove ground prong . 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 . Do not use an adapter . Do not use an extension cord . The doors are difficult to open 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 " Using the Controls . " 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 . 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 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 . The lights do not work Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out ? See " Changing the Light Bulbs . " Is the dispenser light set to ON ? The dispenser light will operate only when the levers are pressed . If you want the dispenser light to stay on continuously , set the dispenser light to ON , or NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO . See " Water and Ice Dispensers . " Is the dispenser light set to NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO ? If the dispenser is set to the NIGHT LIGHT or AUTO mode , be sure the dispenser light sensor is not blocked . See " Water and Ice Dispensers . " 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 . maker Pulsating - fans / compressor adjusting to optimize Off-taste , odor or gray color in the ice Temperature and Moisture New plumbing connections ? New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off-flavored ice . Temperature is too warm New installation ? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely . Ice stored too long ? Discard ice . Wash ice bin . Allow 24 hours for ice maker to make new ice . Door ( s ) opened often or left open ? Allows warm air to enter refrigerator . Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed . Odor transfer from food ? Use airtight , moisture proof packaging to store food . Large load of food added ? Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature . Are there minerals ( such as sulfur ) in the water ? A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals . Controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions ? Adjust the controls a setting colder . Check temperature in 24 hours . See " Using the Controls . " Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator ? Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system needs additional flushing . The ice dispenser will not operate properly There is interior moisture buildup Freezer door closed completely ? Close the door firmly . If it does not close completely , see " The doors will not close completely . " Ice bin installed correctly ? Be sure the ice bin is firmly in position . New installation ? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin . Wait 72 hours for full ice production . Ice stuck in the delivery chute ? Use a plastic utensil to clear the delivery chute . Has the wrong ice been added to the bin ? Use only cubes produced by the current ice maker . Has the ice melted around the auger ( metal spiral ) in the ice bin ? Dump the ice cubes and clean the ice bin . NOTE : Some moisture build-up is normal . Door ( s ) opened often or left open ? Allows humid air to enter refrigerator . Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed . Ice and Water The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on ? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open . Kink in the water source line ? A kink in the line can reduce water flow . Straighten the water source line . Ice maker turned on ? Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch ( depending on model ) is in the ON position . New installation ? Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin . Wait 72 hours for full ice production . Large amount of ice recently removed ? Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice . Ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm ? Remove ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil . Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply ? This can decrease water pressure . See " Water Supply Requirements " in either the Installation Instruction booklet or the Use & Care Guide . WARNING Cut Hazard Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water . Failure to do so can result in cuts . Is the ice dispenser stalling while dispensing " crushed " ice ? Change the ice button from " crushed " to " cubed . " If cubed ice dispenses correctly , depress the button for " crushed " ice and begin dispensing again . Has the dispenser arm been held in too long ? Ice will stop dispensing when the arm is held in too long . Wait 3 minutes for dispenser motor to reset before using again . The ice cubes are hollow or small NOTE : This is an indication of low water pressure . valve fully open . Kink in the water source line ? A kink in the line can reduce water flow . Straighten the water source line . Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply ? This can decrease water pressure . See " Water Supply Requirements . " Questions remain regarding water pressure ? Call a licensed , qualified plumber . The water dispenser will not operate properly Freezer door closed completely ? Close the door firmly . If it does not close completely , see " The doors will not close completely . " Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve turned on ? Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open . Is the water pressure at least 30 psi ? The water pressure to the home determines the flow from the dispenser . See " Water Supply Requirements . " Kink in the home water source line ? Straighten the water source line . New installation ? Flush and fill the water system . Water filter installed on the refrigerator ? The filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed . Is a reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply ? See " Water Supply Requirements " in either the Installation Instructions or the Use & Care Guide . WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS Water is leaking from the dispenser NOTE : One or two drops of water after dispensing is normal . WARNING Cut Hazard Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water . Failure to do so can result in cuts . Glass not being held under the dispenser long enough ? Hold the glass under the dispenser 2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser lever . New installation ? Flush the water system . See " Ice and Water Dispensers . " Recently changed water filter ? Flush the water system . See " Ice & Water Dispensers . " The dispenser water is not cool enough NOTE : Water from the dispenser is chilled to only 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) . water supply to cool completely . Recently dispensed large amount of water ? Allow 24 hours for water supply to cool completely . Water not been recently dispensed ? The first glass of water may not be cool . Discard the first glass of water . Refrigerator connected to a cold water pipe ? Make sure the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe . See " Water Supply Requirements . "