Kenmore 240461405 Problemcause, Correction, Temperatures Are Too Warm, WA TEn/MOISTURE/FROST

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PROBLEMCAUSE

PROBLEMCAUSE

TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM

Freezer/Refrigerator

Doors are

opened too

temperature Is too warm.

 

frequently

or too long.

 

Doer is slightly open.

 

Condenser

is dirty.

CORRECTION

Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is opened. Open the door less often.

See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF

DOORS/DRAWERS.

Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care and Cleaning section.

Freezer temperature is too warm. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.

Refrigerator temperature is too warm. Freezer temperature is satisfactory.

Temperature in the Meat Keeper is too warm (some models).

WA TEn/MOISTURE/FROST

Moisture collects on inside

of refrigerator walls.

Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover,

Water collects in bottom of drawer,

WA TEn/MOISTURE/FROST

Moisture collects on

outside of refrigerator or

between doors.

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER

Ice maker is not making any ice.

=Freezer control is set too warm.

=Refrigerator control is set too warm.

=Meat Keeper Temperature Control is set too warm.

INSIDE REFRIGERA Ton

Weather is hot and humid.

Door is slightly open.

Door is opened too often or too long.

Open containers.

Vegetables contain and give off moisture,

Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer,

OUTSIDE REFRIGERA Ton

Weather is humid.

Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside refrigerator to meet warm air from outside.

Ice maker wire signal arm is in the "up" or OFF position.

Household water line valve is not open.

Freezer is not cold enough.

Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material

Check to see if the water dispenser is dispensing water.

=Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.

=Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.

=Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a colder setting.

The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.

See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF

DOORS/DRAWERS.

Open door less often.

Keep containers covered.

It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of the cover.

Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting.

Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal

This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear.

See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

Move wire signal arm to the "down" or ON position.

Turn on household water line valve.

See PROBLEM section TEMPERATURES ARE TOO

WARM.

Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. Ensure that valve is not a self-piercing saddle valve. Clean valve. Replace valve if necessary.

If not, the ice & water filter cartridge is dogged or restricted by foreign material, and must be replaced.

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Kenmore 240461405 manual Problemcause, Correction, Temperatures Are Too Warm, WA TEn/MOISTURE/FROST, Automatic Ice Maker