Kenmore kenmore manual Using Your Refrigerator section, Troubleshooting section

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COOLING

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Possible Causes

Solutions

Refrigerator or

Refrigerator was recently installed.

It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to

Freezer section is too

 

 

reach the desired temperature.

warm.

 

 

 

 

Air vents are blocked.

Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the

 

 

 

 

compartment. Refer to the Airflow diagram in the

 

 

 

Using Your Refrigerator section.

 

Doors are opened often or for long

When the doors are opened often or for long periods

 

periods of time.

of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.

 

 

 

This raises the temperature and moisture level within

 

 

 

the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the

 

 

 

frequency and duration of door openings.

 

Unit is installed in a hot location.

The refrigerator should not be operated in

 

 

 

temperatures above 110F.

 

 

 

 

 

A large amount of food or hot food

Adding food warms the compartment requiring the

 

was added to either compartment.

cooling system to run. Allowing hot food to cool to

 

 

 

room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator

 

 

 

will reduce this effect.

 

Doors not closed correctly.

See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open

 

 

 

section in Parts & Features Troubleshooting.

 

Temperature control is not set

If the temperature is too warm, adjust the control one

 

correctly.

increment at a time and wait for the temperature to

 

 

 

stabilize. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for

 

 

 

more information.

 

Defrost cycle has recently completed.

During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each

 

 

 

compartment may raise slightly and condensation may

 

 

 

form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm

 

 

 

the proper temperature has been restored once the

 

 

 

defrost cycle has completed.

Interior moisture

Doors are opened often or for long

When the doors are opened often or for long periods

buildup.

periods of time.

of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.

 

 

 

This raises the temperature and moisture level within

 

 

 

the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the

 

 

 

frequency and duration of door openings.

 

Doors not closed correctly.

See the Doors will not close correctly section in the

 

 

 

Troubleshooting section.

 

Weather is humid.

Humid weather allows additional moisture to enter the

 

 

 

compartments when the doors are opened leading to

 

 

 

condensation or frost. Maintaining a reasonable level

 

 

 

of humidity in the home will help to control the amount

 

 

 

of moisture that can enter the compartments.

 

Defrost cycle recently completed.

During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each

 

 

 

compartment may raise slightly and condensation may

 

 

 

form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm

 

 

 

that the proper temperature has been restored once

 

 

 

the defrost cycle has completed.

 

Food is not packaged correctly.

Food stored uncovered or unwrapped, and damp

 

 

 

containers can lead to moisture accumulation within

 

 

 

each compartment. Wipe all containers dry and store

 

 

 

food in sealed packaging to prevent condensation and

 

 

 

frost.

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Contents Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Table of Contents Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies WarrantySears Installation Service Fast help by phone we call it Rapid ResolutionProtection Agreements Product RecordRead all instructions before using this appliance Important Safety InstructionsTake off the doors Before YOU Throw Away Your OLD Refrigerator Or FreezerElectrical & Grounding Requirements CFC/HCFC DisposalTo Connect Electricity Recommended Grounding MethodFixed Door Bins Water Tank Cover Parts and FeaturesUnpacking Your Refrigerator Refrigerator InstallationInstallation Base Grille InstallationPrior to USE To remove the base grilleRemoving Refrigerator Handle HOW to Remove Refrigerator Door HandleAllen Wrench Replacing Refrigerator Door HandleHOW to Replace Freezer Door Handle HOW to Remove Freezer Door HandleRemoving Freezer Drawer Handle Replacing Freezer Drawer HandleTo remove the left refrigerator door Removing and Replacing Refrigerator DoorsTo remove the right refrigerator door Lower the door onto middle hinge pin Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Left Door⅝ in mm Right DoorHOW to Remove the Freezer Drawer HOW to Replace the Freezer Drawer Leveling Leveling and Door AlignmentDoor Alignment Setting the Controls Using Your RefrigeratorAirflow Temperature Mode Switch Function F -C Door AlarmDemo Mode For Store Use Only Articulating MullionIN-DOOR ICE BIN Automatic Icemaker Icemaker Power Switch Ice-detecting SensorPersonal Injury Hazard Automatic Icemaker When YOU should SET the Icemaker Power Switch to OFF ONormal Sounds YOU MAY Hear OFF OStoring Frozen Food Food Storage GuideWater Dispenser Refrigerator SectionWater Tray Refrigerator Shelves Adjusting Shelves CantileverHumidity Controlled Crisper Removing the glassDoor BIN Freezer SectionDairy BIN DurabaseWater Filter Water FilterRemove the old water filter Replace with a new water filterBased on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts Performance Data SheetWater Supply Potable Water Water Treatment Device Certificate Number General Cleaning Tips Care and CleaningExterior Door Liners and GasketsPower Interruptions Light Bulb ReplacementWhen YOU GO on Vacation When YOU MoveBefore YOU Begin Connecting the Water LineWater Pressure What YOU will NeedChoose the Valve Location Shut OFF the Main Water SupplyDrill the Hole for the Valve Fasten the Shutoff ValveConnect the Tubing to Refrigerator Flush OUT the TubingTurn the Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Plug in the RefrigeratorProblem Possible Causes Solutions Troubleshooting GuideCooling Troubleshooting section Using Your Refrigerator sectionCOOLING/ICE & Water Fragment buildup Dispenser display is locked Plumber Low house water supply pressureICE & Water Odor As sulfur Taste and odor problems Water filter may need to be installed to eliminateIcemaker was recently installed See the Care and Cleaning section for moreDuring a defrost cycle Vibrating NoiseBack cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet Normal to hear a pulsating or high Pitched soundReplacement section LE-FOYERMC Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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