Temperatures Are Too Warm
Concern
Potential Cause
Freezer/Refrigerator
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Doors are opened too frequently or too long.
temperature is too warm.
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Door is slightly open.
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Freezer temperature is
Freezer control is set too warm.
too warm. Refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature
•
Refrigerator control is set too warm.
is too warm. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperature in the
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Temperature control is set too warm.
Deli Drawer or Perfect
Temp
Drawer is too
TM
warm (select models).
Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator
Concern
Potential Cause
Moisture collects on
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Weather is hot and humid.
inside of refrigerator
walls.
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Door is slightly open.
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Door is opened too often or too long.
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Open containers.
Water collects on bottom
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Vegetables contain and give off moisture.
side of drawer cover.
Moisture collects in
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Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in
bottom of drawer.
the drawer.
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Fruits and vegetables are kept past their
prime
Moisture collects on
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Weather is humid.
outside of refrigerator or
between doors.
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Door is slightly open, causing cold air from
inside refrigerator to meet warm air from
outside.
Common Solutions for Concerns
Common Solution
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Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
opened. Open the door less often.
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See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/
Drawers.
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Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
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Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24
hours for temperature to stabilize.
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Adjust temperature control to a colder setting.
Common Solution
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The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating
increases.
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See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/
Drawers.
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Open door less often to allow internal temperature to
stabilize.
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Keep containers covered.
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Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual.
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Move humidity control (select models) to lower setting.
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Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water
collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
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Routinely clean out old fruits and vegetables especially if
they begin to break down.
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This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is
lower, the moisture should disappear.
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See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/
Drawers.
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