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Error Code: Refrigerator Difficulty: Moderate
Problem: Door switch failure causing interior lights to stay on or temperature control errors
How to Fix Refrigerator Error
- UNPLUG refrigerator.
- Locate door switches – typically mounted in door frame jamb where door closes against (1 per compartment).
- Depress switch plunger manually while observing interior lights – should turn off when depressed.
- Disconnect wiring harness and test switch continuity (should read closed when plunger depressed).
- Replace faulty switch assembly.
- Adjust switch position if needed so door fully depresses plunger when closed (gap >1/8″ causes switch to remain open).
- Verify lights turn off completely when doors closed and temperatures stabilize properly within 4 hours.
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