Kenmore 241858201 Refrigerator Does not run, Cold, Satisfactory Refrigerator Temperature Too cold

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ATTE

To Properly Install Your Refrigerator

See "'Installation" Section On Pages 5-6

Before You Call

CommonBefore calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and

Occurrencesexpense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure

plug

is tightly

pushed

into

electrical outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check/replace

fuse

with

a

15

amp

time-delay fuse.

Reset

circuit

Refrigerator

does not run.

 

breaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The temperature control is turned to "O".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator

may be in defrost

cycle. Wait

20 minutes and check again.

Freezer

temperature

too

cold.

Set

freezer

control

to

a

warmer

setting

until freezer

temperature is

Refrigerator

temperature

is

 

satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

satisfactory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator

temperature

too cold.

Set

refrigerator

control

to

a

warmer

setting. Allow 24 hours for

Freezer

temperature

is

 

 

temperature

to

stabilize.

Then

check

freezer

temperatures

and

adjust

satisfactory,

 

 

 

 

as needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates.

The

cabinet

is not level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor

is weak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Odors

in refrigerator.

 

 

Interior

needs to be cleaned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foods that produce odors should

be covered

or wrapped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace

light bulb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabinet

light

not working.

 

Ensure

plug

is tightly

pushed

into

electrical outlet.

 

 

 

 

Light

switch

may be stuck. Push in

light switch, located on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

refrigerator control box, to release.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure

the Wire

Signal

Arm is not in UP position.

 

 

 

Automatic ice maker not working.

Ice maker should produce

4 to 5

pounds

of ice in a 24 hour

period.

Water

supply

isturned

off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(some models)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Water pressure is too low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The freezer is not cold enough.

*See Normal Operating Sounds and Sights section on page 18

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