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Anonymous Posted on Apr 17, 2011

My 2 year old refridgerator is too cold - things are freezing in the vegetable drawers and the temp is set at 46. The interior temp reads 30. I recently moved and had it professionally move to my new home. We don't have plumbing to hook up the water dispenser/ice cube maker. What could be causing this problem? -Marga Powell

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The air within needs to circulate. Check that the ( supply and return ) vents are not blocked. Try moving items away from these locations.

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    Rabbit Brains May 02, 2011

    Also, check your condensor coil ( found in the rear or under the refrigerator). Vacuum all dust, dirt and debrii from the coil.

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