Refrigerator will not start at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds.

Safety: Do not attempt live electrical work if you are not trained. Unplug the unit before inspecting the cord or internal components.

• Check household power: Verify the circuit breaker is ON and the outlet has power by plugging in another appliance.
• Inspect power cord: Look for cuts, burns, or kinks in the cord. If damaged, the cord must be replaced by a qualified technician.
• Try another outlet: Move the refrigerator plug to a known-good outlet (using a heavy-duty extension cord only temporarily if necessary) to rule out outlet issues.
• Internal fuse: Some control boards have internal fuses. Accessing and testing them should be done by a technician.
• Control board failure: If power is present at the cord but the unit remains dead, the main control board or power supply is likely faulty and requires professional replacement.