Troubleshooting and care for the machines you rely on every day.
If the ice maker is not producing, confirm that it is enabled and the freezer is near 0°F (−18°C). Then check water supply, tubing, and the filter. If those are normal and the unit still will not fill or cycle, it may need service.
If your oven will not heat, first confirm the cooking mode, lock settings, delayed start, and power supply. Then note whether a visible element is damaged, the door seals, or only one mode fails. Internal electrical diagnosis should be left to qualified service.
If your gas oven will not ignite and there is no gas odor, check electrical power, control settings, and whether the cooktop burners work. If you smell or hear leaking gas, stop troubleshooting, leave the home, and contact the gas utility or emergency services from outside.
Dry the area and watch whether the water starts inside the freezer, behind the appliance, or near the ice maker. A blocked defrost drain, excessive frost, or a water-line connection are common causes.
If your refrigerator is leaking water, first determine whether the puddle is clean supply water or water from defrosting and condensation. Check the filter, visible connections, dispenser and any water collecting inside. If an active supply-line leak is present, close the water shutoff valve. A blocked defrost drain, damaged drain pan or internal valve usually needs model-specific diagnosis.
If your freezer is not freezing, measure the actual temperature first; the usual target is 0 °F / −18 °C. Check the setting, door seal, internal vents, exterior ventilation and whether a large amount of warm food was recently added. Heavy recurring frost, failed fans, repeated clicking or inability to recover temperature after these checks points toward service.
If your refrigerator is freezing food, measure the actual temperature first. Adjust only one step warmer, keep vents clear, and move delicate foods away from the rear wall. If the entire compartment remains too cold on a reasonable setting, a sensor, damper, or control may need service.
If your dishwasher is not drying well, first confirm the selected cycle includes drying, the rinse-aid dispenser is filled and cups or containers are not trapping water. Plastic usually holds more droplets than glass or ceramic. If the tub finishes cold even with a heated-dry option, error codes appear or drying performance has suddenly changed, service may be needed.
To reset a refrigerator, check the owner’s manual first because there is no universal procedure. If the manufacturer allows a power cycle, disconnect power for the specified time, reconnect it, and verify the actual temperature afterward. If the error returns or cooling does not recover, stop resetting and diagnose the cause.
If your dishwasher is not cleaning well, look at the pattern first. Make sure spray arms can turn, clean the filter if it is removable, keep dishes away from the detergent dispenser, and use automatic dishwasher detergent. If the residue is white mineral film rather than food, consider hard water. Weak circulation after these checks may need service.
To reset a dishwasher, try Cancel/Drain first if the controls respond. If the panel remains frozen, remove power for at least one minute, then restore it. Also check Control Lock and make sure the door closes fully. If the same error returns, the reset did not fix the cause and the machine needs troubleshooting.
If a large amount of water remains in the dishwasher, remove visible debris and clean the user-accessible filters first, make sure the kitchen sink drains normally, and check the dishwasher hose for kinks or blockages. If your setup has an air gap or garbage disposal, inspect that connection too. Do not put chemical drain cleaner in the dishwasher; persistent failure may need service.
