Kenmore 795.7130-K Frost or ICE Crystals on Frozen Food, Cubes Produced by Icemaker are TOO Small

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FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

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Then...

 

 

 

 

Thedoorisnotclosingproperly.

See Doors

will

not close

completely

above.

Thedoorisopenedoften.

When the door

is opened,

warm, humid

air is allowed in

 

the freezer

resulting in frost.

 

ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR

Check if...

The icemaker was recently installed,

The ice has been stored for too long.

The food has not been wrapped tightly in either compartment,

The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.

The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.

Ice storage bin needs cleaning.

THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN

Check if...

The refrigerator is defrosting.

It is more humid than normal.

Then...

Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off-flavored ice.

Throw away old ice and make a new supply

Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly.

A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems.

See Care and Cleaning Section.

Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.

PAN

Then...

The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan.

Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.

THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE

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if...

 

Then...

 

 

I The

sounds may

be normal for your refrigerator.

Refer

to the Understanding Sounds

You

May Hear Section.

THE

ICEMAKER

IS NOT PRODUCING

ICE OR ICE

CUBES ARE FREEZING

TOO

SLOWLY

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if...

 

Then...

 

 

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Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. See the Setting

The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice. the Controls Section.

Door left open.Check to see if something is holding the door open.

CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL

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THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN

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The gaskets are dirty or sticky,

The door is reopened within a short time after having been opened.

Call a plumber to clear the valve.

Then...

Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning.

When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum. If the door is hard to open, wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to equalize, then see if it opens more easily.

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Contents Models / Modelos / Modeles 795.7130-k Ill tFreezer Section Parts and Features Refrigerator InstallationHow to remove Door handle Removing Replacing Care and CleaningDisclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies One Year Limited WarrantyMY-HOME Master Protection AgreementsPage USE of Extension Cords Before YOU Throw Away Your OLD Refrigerator Or FreezerTo Connect Electricity Recommended Grounding MethodUsethissectionto becomemorefamiliarwiththepartsandfeatures EXT InstallationBase Grille Installation Unpacking Your RefrigeratorMounting Fasteners Removing Refrigerator HandleAllen Wrench Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Right Door HOW to Remove Refrigerator DoorRemoving Refrigerator Door Note Handle appearance may vary Left DoorReplacing Refrigerator Door Right Door Removing Pull out Drawer HOW to Remove and Install the Pull OUT DrawerInstalling Pull out Drawer HOW to Remove and InstallPull OUT Drawer Leveling Leveling and Door AlignmentDoor Alignment MULTI-FLOW Door AlarmSetting the Controls Ensuring Proper AIR CirculationFood Storage Guide Adjusting Control SettingsStoring Frozen Food Sliding Out Shelves optional on some models Refrigerator ShelvesTo remove a sliding shelf from its metal frame Optibin Crispers on some models PantryOn some models Crisper Humidity Control on some modelsSurface on some models Crisper Cover with Lattice on InnerModular Door Bins ICE BIN on some models Dairy BINEGG BOX Some models Durabase on some modelsGLIDE- OUT Drawer Basket on some models Door Liners and Gaskets General Cleaning TipsLight Bulb Replacement OutsideTo change the freezer light Power InterruptionsWhen YOU GO on Vacation When YOU MoveNormal Sounds YOU MAY Hear When YOU should SET the Icemaker Power Switch to O OFFIcemaker Operation InstructionsBefore YOU Begin Power drillWhat YOU will Need Shut OFF the Main Water Supply Start the ICE Maker Connect the Tubing to the RefrigeratorTurn the Water on AT the Shut OFF Valve Plug in the RefrigeratorCheck if Understanding Sounds YOU MAY HearRefrigerator does not Operate Vibration or Rattling NoiseCompressor Motor Seems to RUN TOO Much Lights do not WorkCheck if Then Doors are Difficult to Open Frost or ICE Crystals on Frozen FoodRefrigerator Seems to Make TOO Much Noise Cubes Produced by Icemaker are TOO Small