Refrigerator does not run and light is off |
| Cause |
Solution |
| Power not
reaching refrigerator |
Check fuse or
circuit breaker and receptacle cord. |
Refrigerator does not run and light is on |
| Cause |
Solution |
Defective
thermostat
Overheated compressor
Timer at defrost setting |
Replace
thermostat.
Clean condenser coils. check condenser fan; allow adequate
ventilation.
Adjust timer setting; replace timer if necessary. |
Refrigerator runs and light is off |
| Cause |
Solution |
Burned out bulb
Defective light switch |
Replace bulb.
Replace switch if necessary. |
Refrigerator starts and immediately stops |
| Cause |
Solution |
| Low power line
voltage |
Remove other
appliances from the circuit. |
Refrigerator runs but does not cool |
| Cause |
Solution |
Temperature
controls set too warm
Defective temperature controls
Door opened to often
Faulty door seal
Air ducts blocked
Room to warm
Dirty condenser
Defroster stays on
Defective evaporator fan |
Adjust
temperature controls
Check controls and replace if necessary.
Open door less frequently.
Adjust latch. make sure refrigerator is level. check gasket and
replace if necessary.
Remove obstructions.
Reduce room temperature or move refrigerator to a cooler
location in the room.
Clean condenser coils.
Check timer; replace if necessary.
Make sure fan is on and all door operated switches are
depressed. |
Refrigerator too cold |
| Cause |
Solution |
Temperature
controls set too cold
Defective temperature controls |
Adjust controls.
Check temperature controls, replace id necessary. |
|
Excessive frost accumulation |
| Cause |
Solution |
Door opened to
often
Faulty door seal
Defective defrost timer
Air humidity to high |
Open door less
frequently.
Adjust latch. make sure refrigerator is level. check gasket and
replace if necessary.
Check timer, replace if necessary.
Consider dehumidifier if condition persists. |
Noisy refrigerator |
| Cause |
Solution |
| Machine not
level |
Adjust leveling
screws in base. |
