Kenmore 2205960 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Are the doors not closed completely?

Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see "The doors will not close completely" later in this section.

Are the condenser coils dirty?

This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the "Cleaning Your Refrigerator" section.

Your refrigerator will not operate

•Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

•Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

•Is the refrigerator or freezer control turned to the OFF position?

Are the door gaskets not sealed all the way around? Contact a qualified person or a technician.

NOTE: If the problem is not due to any of the above, remember that your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one due to its high efficiency motor.

The refrigerator seems to make too much noise

Refer to the "Setting the Controls" section.

• The sounds

may be normal

for your refrigerator.

• Is the refrigerator defrosting?

Refer to the "Understanding Sounds You May Hear" section.

 

 

 

Recheck to see if the refrigerator is operating in 30 minutes,

 

 

 

Your refrigerator will regularly run an automatic defrost cycle.

The ice maker is not producing ice

The lights do not work

Is the freezer

temperature

not cold enough to produce

 

ice?

 

 

•Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Is a light bulb loose in the socket?

Turn the refrigerator or freezer control to OFE Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical supply. Gently remove the bulb and reinsert, Then reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical supply and reset the control.

•Is a light bulb burned out?

Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage, size, and shape. See the "Changing the Light Bulbs" section.

There is water in the defrost drain pan

Wait 24 hours after ice maker hook-up for ice production. Refer to the "Setting the Controls" section.

Is the ice maker wire shut-off arm in the OFF (wire shut- off arm up) position (on some models)?

Lower wire shut-off arm to the ON (wire shut-off arm down) position. See the "Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket" section.

Is the ice maker switch in the OFF (right) position (on some models)?

Move ice maker switch to the ON (left) position. See the "Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket" section.

Is the water line shut-offvalve to the refrigerator not turned on?

•Is the refrigerator defrosting?

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

•Is it more humid than normal?

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

The motor seems to run too much

Turn on the water valve. See the "Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source" section.

Is an ice cube jammed in the ejector arm?

For models with an interior ice bin, remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil, For models with an ice bucket, access the ice maker by depressing the ice bin sensor door on the upper left side of the freezer interior. While depressing the sensor door, lift the ice maker service door and remove the ice from the ejector with a plastic utensil,

Is the room temperature hotter than normal?

Expect the motor to run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about

40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more of the time,

Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator?

Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. It is

normal for the motor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down.

Is the door opened often?

Expect the motor to run longer when this occurs. In order to conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of the

refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed.

•Are the controls not set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

Refer to the "Setting the Controls" section.

Refer to the "Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket" section.

Does the ice maker mold have water in it?

Check to see if your refrigerator has been connected to your home water supply and the supply shut-off valve is turned on, Refer to the "Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source" section,

NOTE: If not due to any of the above, there may be a problem with the water line. Call for service,

The ice maker is producing too little ice

Has the ice maker just been installed?

Wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin. Once your refrigerator is cooled down, the ice maker should begin producing 70 to 120 cubes every 24 hours.

Has a large amount of ice just been removed?

Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.

Are the controls set correctly?

Refer to the "Setting the Controls" section.

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Contents I T E Warranty Refrigerator Safety Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezerInstalling Your Refrigerator When Moving Your RefrigeratorCleaning before use Important information to know about glass shelvesTo remove the base grille Recommended grounding methodTop Left Hinge Door Alignment Door and Hinge ReplacementDoor Removal Connecting to water line Read all directions carefully before you beginTools required Cold water supplyUsing Your Refrigerator StyleRecommended Adjustment CONDITION/REASONICE Non-indicator water filter on some models Using the dispenser without the water filterBase grille water filter status light Changing a base grille water filter cartridgeTo remove and replace ice bucket To turn the ice maker on/off StyleTo increase ice production rate Refrigerator Features To slide the shelf from side to sideTo remove and replace a shelf in a metal frame To remove the shelfTo raise and lower the shelf Meat storage guideFreezer Features To remove and replace the shelfFrozen food storage guide To remove and replace the freezer basketSnap-on Door Rails To remove and replace the rails Drop-in Door Rails To remove and replace the railsTo clean your refrigerator Caring for Your RefrigeratorDispenser Light on some models Control Panel LightMoving Lower Freezer Light Beneath Ice Bin on some modelsIf you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave Troubleshooting Off-taste, odor or grey color in the ice Ice dispenser will not operate properlyWater dispenser will not operate properly Water or ice is leaking from the dispenserTemperature is too warm Doors will not close completelyDoors are difficult to open There is interior moisture build-upSears Maintenance Agreement Sears Maintenance AgreementReplacement Parts Water Filter CertificationsEPA Product Data SheetsMCL Page Ndicegaranta Seguridad DEL Refrigerador Antes de tirar su refrigerador ViejoComo Instalar SU C6mo mover su refrigeradorCbmo limpiar su refrigerador antes de usarlo 08 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las puertas El flujo de agua del distribuidor disminuyePara mas informaci6n, Ilame al Refacciones Contrato de mantenimiento SearsEl contrato de mantenimiento Sears Hoja DE Datos DEL Producto NSFTable DES Matii RES Garantie SI Curiti DU RI Frigi Rateur Installation DU RI Frigi Rateur Deplacement de votre refrigerateurEnlvement des matriaux demballage Nettoyage avant rutilisationMthode recommande de raise & la terre Reinstallation de la grille de la basePoignees facultatif Charniere superieureDroite Enlvement des poignes facultatif Enlvement des pontesVlS Fermeture des portesRaccordement a une canalisation deau Outils requisArrive deau froide Raccordement au refrigrateur CONDITION/RAISON Reglage RECOMMAND¢Utilisation DU RI Frigi Rateur Reglage Recommandi RifrigirateurLe tmoin lumineux de Itat du filtre eau la grille de la base Filtre eau sans indicateur lumineux sur certains modulesPour retirer et rinstaller le bac a glaqons Style Utilisation du distributeur sans filtre eauDU RI Frigi 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2205960 specifications

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