Sears 7T278, 71968 Energy-Saving Tips, Before You Call for Service, Refrigerator does not operate

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Energy-Saving Tips

Don'topen the doors more often than necessary.

Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather

Keep the Power Miser Switch in the left position unless moisture forms on the cabinet in hot, humid weather,

Be sure the doors are closed tightly_ Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven't been left open accidentally.

Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator

*Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator

-Keep Foodscovered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator°

-if you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back to regular settings_

Don't overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool

Before You Call for Service

Save time and money Check this list of causes of minor operating problems you can correct yourself

Refrigerator does not operate

May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 35 minutes

Temperature control in OFF position_

if interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at walt outleL

*If plug is secure and refrigerator fails to operate, plug lamp or small appliance into same outlet to determine if there is tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse_

Motor operates for long periods

Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment require more operating time°

°Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home-usually requires 24 hours to completely cool

down,

o Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.

Hot weather-frequent door openings,

Door left open

Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to page 4, ° Condenser needs cleaning Refer to page 11

Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPSon page 14.

Motor starts & stops frequently

Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures This is normak

Vibration or rattling

if refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor, The front roller screws need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven Refer to page 3

If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them Slight vibration is normal

Operating sounds

°The high speed compressor motor required to maintain

near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator_

"Normat fan air flow-onefan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments-another fan coots the compressor motor_

These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

-Defrosttimer switch clicks at defrost.

-Defrostwater dripping.

-Temperature control clicks ON or OFF,

-Refrigerant boiling or gurgling,

-Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost..

-Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.

Hot air from bottom of refrigerator

Normal air flow cooling motor In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator° Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures_ Your

floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object to thisdiscoloration.

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Contents Contents Erator Owners ManuaBRmportant Safety aNSTRUCTIONS Use of Extension Cords Starting the RefrigeratorUse of adapter plug Electrical RequirementsFresl Food Storage Tips This switch Is onFood Storage Suggestions To operate less frequently, thus allowing the freezerTips on freezing foods To save money in energy and food costsBins on the doors keep frequently-used items Adjustable ShelvesShelves and Storage Drawers Fruits NVegetables Drawer or Crisper Adjustable-Temperature Handi-KeeperNice NFresh Drawer Duabusage bin holds two FeaturesInformation youllwant to know is right on Ice Service Tcemaker Water Line Installation Requirements Ways to connect to water SupplyInside Care and CleaningOutside Behind RefrigeratorStorage Drawers When you go on vacation Light Bulb ReplacementWhen you move Unplug refrigerator before replacing a light bulbRefrigerator does not operate Before You Call for ServiceEnergy-Saving Tips Vibration or rattlingBefore You Call for Service Ccont nuedl Removing the doors Reversing Door SwingTools Required Transferring the bottom hingeTransferring door handles Transferring the center hinge bracketTransferring the top hinge Transferring doorstops Rehanging the fresh food doorRehanging the freezer door Page Full F VE.YEARWARRANTY