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Question posted by coccomp on August 1st, 2016

Not Cooling And Ice Maker Was Disconnected And No Sounds From Compressor

I am wondering what to do next. Buy a new one or try to fis this one. SOmeone disconnected the ice maker and I am not sure if that messed everything up.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on August 5th, 2016 4:36 PM

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Owners Manual - Page 1

...the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." ® REFRIGERATOR USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for additional information. If you should experience a problem not ...ENTRETIEN DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .... 33 DÉPANNAGE 34 ACCESSOIRES 36 GARANTIE 37 REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . W10249203A You will need assistance, call...

Owners Manual - Page 2

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Owners Manual - Page 3

...refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Before you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from refrigerator... circuit serving only your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow for the door to make sure you do so can result...

Owners Manual - Page 4

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Owners Manual - Page 5

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Owners Manual - Page 6

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Owners Manual - Page 7

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Owners Manual - Page 8

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Owners Manual - Page 9

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Owners Manual - Page 10

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Owners Manual - Page 11

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Owners Manual - Page 12

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