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Caloric Refrigerator not running

If your Caloric refrigerator is not running and the display or dispenser controls are completely dead, the most likely cause is a failed dispenser control board; inspect the board for burn marks and replace it if damaged. Next check incoming power: make sure the plug is fully seated, the outlet is supplying power, and no breakers or fuses have tripped. A failed user control and display board can also leave the refrigerator control panel not working or the refrigerator display not working, so inspect that board and its connectors. Loose or damaged wire harnesses are a common cause of intermittent or no operation, so verify harnesses are tight and intact. After a power surge, a simple power reset by unplugging the fridge or flipping its breaker off and on can restore operation. The main control board is a less common culprit; test the other components first before replacing it. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement control board, display board, harness, or other parts that fit your specific refrigerator.

01 - Caloric Refrigerator Dispenser Control Board

If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the dispenser control board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.
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Highly Likely

02 - Incoming Power Problem

Ensure plug is tightly pushed into a regular electrical outlet and the outlet is supplying power. Using a ground fault outlet for a refrigerator is not recommended. Confirm that no circuit breakers have tripped or fuses have blown.
Highly Likely

03 - Caloric Refrigerator User Control and Display Board

If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the user control and display board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.
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Common

04 - Disconnected or Damaged Wire Harness

The wires from the control panel to the control board may be loose or have become disconnected. Make sure the wire harness connectors are tight. A damaged wire harness will need to be replaced.
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05 - Power reset

After a power surge or power outage, refrigerator operation could be temporarily affected. Full operation can sometimes be restored through a power reset by either unplugging the appliance's power cord for a few minutes and then plugging it back in or switching off the circuit breaker for the refrigerator then switching it back on.
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06 - Caloric Refrigerator Control Board

If nothing is working on the refrigerator, it's likely the control board is defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the control board.
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Less Common

07 - Caloric Refrigerator Main Control Board

If nothing is working on the refrigerator, it's likely the main control board is defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the main control board.
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Less Common

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my refrigerator display dead and none of the controls work?
My freezer is cold but the fridge section is warm. What can cause that?
The interior light is out. How do I fix a refrigerator light not working?
How do I tell if the control board needs replacing or another part is bad?
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