How to Troubleshoot Kirkland Refrigerators
- 1). Plug your refrigerator securely into a live outlet and set the operation control, located in the top of the inside of the refrigerator box, to "on" if it is not running. Inspect your fuse box or circuit breaker panel to see if a fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. Correct the matter if that's the case.
- 2). Turn the refrigerator control to the "off" position and unplug the power cord if the internal light bulb is loose. Remove the bulb carefully, then reinsert it squarely and screw it back in. Replace it with the same type of bulb if it has burned out.
- 3). Open the door of your refrigerator less, by removing more than one thing at a time, if the motor runs a lot. The internal temperature rises when the door is opened frequently.
- 4). Move any food packages away from the edges of the shelving, push the crisper drawers all the way in, clean the door gaskets and level the fridge if the door won't shut securely. Clean the door gaskets with mild detergent, warm water and a sponge. Use a screwdriver to turn the screws on the front rollers to the right to raise the level of the fridge and to the left to lower it. Have someone push up on the top of the refrigerator to make the adjustment easier.
- 5). Remove any objects that may be blocking the air vents, and set the internal temperature of the fridge to a colder setting if it is too warm inside. Foods that are not as cold as you would like them to be are a good indicator an internal temperature that is too warm.
- 6). Wrap all foods securely that are stored inside the fridge to avoid excess moisture inside. Wipe down any food containers that may be damp before placing them inside. The defrost cycle may also contribute to moisture in the fridge.
- 7). Turn the water shutoff valve completely on and turn the control setting toward a colder temperature if the ice maker is not producing enough ice. Wait 72 hours for full ice production if the ice maker is newly installed.
