Refrigerator Diagnostic Guide
Use the diagnostic chart to find out what is causing the problem with your refrigerator. Look up the symptom, and then review some of the possible causes. Follow the links from the possible causes to facilitate to the tutorials on how to repair problems..
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Refrigerator does not run, and the light does not work Electric Shock can cause injury or death Never assume the electricity is off. Before servicing an electrical device, disconnect it from its electrical source either by unplugging the appliance, or turning off the power at the breaker fuse box. Mark the service panel with a note so that no one will restore power while you are working. After turning off the power to the circuit, test the circuit to be certain that there is no power before attempting service. |
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Refrigerator does not run but the light works General tips: Check the temperature setting-controls should be set in the middle range and left alone. Ensure that there is enough room for air flow in the refrigerator or freezer. Check for air flow restrictions in vents, such as frost build up on the evaporator. Advance training needed to remove frost-advance training needed. Test the temperature control-advance training needed. See simple test on Cold-control. Clean the condenser coils-Do every 3'rd month, this saves the compressor run time, and lots of money. Check the door seals. Simple test: Close the door against a dollar bill, try to pull out, if a slight tug is necessary, the door seal is ok. Test the level-although not that important. |
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Refrigerator light does not work |
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Refrigerator or freezer is not cold enough General tips: The ideal freezer temperature is about 0 to 5 degrees (F), and is about 38 degrees (F) for the fridge. SIMPLE TEST: Check orange juice, if warm, turn Cold control up one notch. If OJ remains warm, call a serviceman. Check Ice cream. if soft, call a serviceman. |
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