Kenmore 596.53462300 Troubleshooting, OPEflATIOH, Problem, Refrigeratordoes not operate, Your

TROUBLESHOOTING

OPEflATIOH

PROBLEM

Freezer control and lights are on, but compressors are not operating

Environment-controlled drawers are too warm

Refrigerator'does not operate

Refrigerator still won't operate

Electronic controls (some models) read EO_ES, or ERROR in display.

Temperatureof food is too cold

Food temperature

appears too warm

Refrigerator has an odor

Water droplets form on outside of refrigerator

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Water droplets form on inside of refrigerator

Refrigerator or ice maker make unfamiliar sounds or seems too loud

POSSIBLECAUSE						SOLUTION
Refrigeratoris in defrost mode						Normal operationWait 40 minutes to see if unitrestarts
Controi	se_ings	are too tow.		'		So,_ drawer sectionin RefrigeratorFeaturesto adiu,stContro!sl
Freezer	controls	are set too low				See temperaturecontrotssection in Installing				Your
						Refrigeratorto adjust your'controls,
Drawer is improperly positioned						See drawersectionin RefrigeratorFeaturesto properly install
						drawers,
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Refrigeratoris not piugged in.						Plug in unit.
Dial control in freezer is set to off (some						'_	temperaturecontrols section in Installing Your
.,models)						Refrigeratorto adjust your controls.
Electronictemperature controls(some						See hidden electronic control section under Dispenser
models),have been turned off.						Features.
Fuseis blown, or circuitbreaker needs to be						Replace any blown fuses			Check circuit breaker and resetit
reset.						necessary.
Power	outaqe hi'Is	0 CO"_	4	Ii ill i i ZI i	.........Call loca.,powercompany!.				listing to report ou.!age.
Unit is malfunctioning						Unplug refrigeratorand transfer food to anotherunit If
						another unit is not available, placedry ice in freezer section to
						preservefood Warrantydoes not cover food loss Contact
						service Ior assistance.
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Controls havedetected functional problems						Contact servicer far assistance
and will aftempt toregulate temperature until
service is obtained,
Condenser coilsare dirty.						Clean accordingto cleaning instructionsin Hints and Care.
ReIiigerator or freezer cor_troisare eel too						See temperaturecontrol section in Installing				Your
high,						Refrigerator:to adiust yourcontrols.
Door is not closing properly						See leveling instruction.ins lnsta!ling Your Refrigerator.
						Check for internalobstructionsthat are keeping door from
						closing properlyfie. improperlyclosed drawers, ice buckets,
						oversizedor irnpropedY..storedcon!a.inersor foodstuffs, etc.). _
Doorgaskets are not sealing properly.					....	Clean accordingto cleaning instructions in Hints and Care,
Controls need to be adiusted.						See temperaturecontrols section in installing				Your"
						RefrigeratortOadjust your controls.
. Condenser COilsare dirty.					........Clean accordingto cleaning instructions in Hints and Care.
Rear oil grille is blocked.						Check the positloningof food items in refrigeratorto make
						sure grille is notblocked. Rear air grille is located behind
						crisper drawers:....
Door has been openedfrequently, or has						Reduce timedoor is open Organize food items efficiently to
been opened for long periods of time						assure door is ape.nfor as shorta time as possible.
						Atlow interiorenvironment to adjust for periodthe door has
						been open,
Food has recently beenadded,						AIrowtime for recently-addedfood to reach refrigeratoror
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						Referto odor removalsection in Hints and Care.
Compartmentis dirty or has odor-causingfood
Door is not closingproperly						Check for internalobstructionsthat are keeping door from
						closing properly(ieoimproperlyclosed drawers, ice buckets,
						oversizedor improperlystoredcontainer.s.orfoodstuffs, etc.).
						See levelinginstructionsin Installing YourRefrigerator:
Doorgaskets are not sealing properly.						Clean accordingto cleaning instructionsin Hints and Care,
Humiditylevelsare high.						Normalduring timesof high humidity.
Controls require adjustment						See temperaturecontrolssection in Installing				Your
						Refrigeratorto.adjustyour controls.
Humiditylevels are highor door has been						Reduce timedoor isopen Organize food itemseffficientlyto
opened frequently,						assure door is open for as short a time as possible, ....
Door gaskets are not sealing prope.rl.y						Cteanaccording to clean,!,nginstruc!!o,n,in.sHints and Care_
Normal operation						Refer to noisesection of Troubleshooting for details.