Odors in Refrigerator
Occurrence
Door(s) will not
close.
Door(s) will not
close.
Drawers are
difficult to move.
Dispenser
Dispenser will not
dispense ice
Opening/Closing of
Doors/Drawers
Possible Cause
Food is touching shelf on top of the
drawer
Track that drawer slides on is dirty.
Ice storage bin is empty.
Freezer temperature is set too warm.
Household water line valve is not open.
Refrigerator or freezer door is not
closed.
Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the
floor when it is moved slightly.
Floor is uneven or weak.
Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it
is moved slightly.
Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Food with strong odor is in the refrigerator.
Some containers and wrapping materials
produce odors.
Food package is keeping door open.
Door was closed too hard, causing other
door to open slightly.
Solution
Be sure both doors are closed.
Open household water line valve and
allow sufficient time for ice to be made.
When ice is made, dispenser should
operate.
Turn the freezer control to a higher
setting so that ice cubes will be made.
When the first supply of ice is made, the
dispenser should operate.
Clean drawer and track.
Be sure floor is level and can adequately
support refrigerator.
Contact carpenter to correct sagging or
sloping floor.
Move refrigerator.
.
Keep less food in drawer.
Adjust the height adjusting screw.
Use a different container or brand of
wrapping
materials
.
Move packages that keep door from
closing.
Close both doors gently.
Cover food completely.
Clean interior with sponge,warm water
and baking soda.
When the first supply of ice is dropped
into the bin, the dispenser should operate.
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