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CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
IMPORTANT: The lamps used in the refrigerator are special purpose lamps for household electrical
appliances and they are not suitable for household room illumination (Regulation (EC) 244/2009).
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb
of the same size, shape, and wattage (no greater than 40 watts).
• The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed.
• On some models, the interior lights are LEDs that cannot be changed.
• Some models may have LEDs in one compartment and an appliance bulb in another compartment.
To Replace an Appliance Bulb:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield(s), if necessary.
- Squeeze both sides of the light shield while
pulling downward to remove.
3. Replace burned-out bulb(s) with appliance light
bulb(s) no greater than 40 watts.
4. Replace the light shield(s) by inserting the tabs
on the shield into the liner holes and snap into
place.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the light shield, do not
force the shield beyond the locking point.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Try the solutions suggested here first before calling for assistance.
REFRIGERATOR OPERATION
The refrigerator will not operate
• Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 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 Control(s).”
• 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.
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 refrigerator seems 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 explanations.
• Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker
• Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize performance
• Hissing/Rattling - flow of refrigerant, movement of water lines, 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 ice melts during the defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan
• Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the ice maker mold.
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 into the correct position.
Troubleshooting
