Kenmore 596.58392, 596.58695 Refrigerator Troubleshooting Guide, Refrigerator will not operate

Refrigerator	Troubleshooting	Guide
The refrigerator will not operate		Then...
Check if...
The power supply cord is unplugged.		Firmly plug	the cord into a live outlet with proper
		voltage.
A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped_ Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
The freezer control is set to OFF.		Set freezer	control to a mid-range	setting _
The refrigerator	is in a defrost cycle.,	If freezer control is on, lights work,		but 2 fans and

compressor are not operating, refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts,

If refrigerator still will not operate, unplug refrigerator. Transfer food to another refrigerator or place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food, Call for service.

The lights do not work

Check if...

The power supply cord is unplugged

A light bulb is loose in the socket. A light bulb has burned out.

Then...

Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with the proper °voltage.

Gent!y remove the bulb and reinsert.

Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage, size and shape available at your local hardware store., Turn the refrigerator control to OFF and unplug the refrigerator prior to replacement,

The refrigerator is making unfamiliar noises

Check if...

The refrigerator is making an unfamiliar noise.

....:the condenser coils are dirty

The room temperature is hotter than normal

The door is opened often or a large amount of food has just been added_

The doors are not closed completely or are misatigned.

The base grille is blocked.

The freezer control is set too low.

Gaskets are sealing against refrigerator cabinet,

or the compressor seems to run too much

Then,.,

See "Normal Operating Sounds" section.

See "Cleaning Condenser Coils" instructions of "Care and Cleaning" section,

The motor will run !onger under warm conditions. Expect the motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time at normal

room temperatures and even more at higher temperatures.

Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator it is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down,

See "Leveling" instructions in "installation Instructions" section.

This prevents air circulation, Remove lower front grill and check for obstructions.

See I'S_ Controls" instructions of "Controls" section. If gaskets are not sealing properly see "Leveling and

Alignment" instructions of "installation Instructions" section.

Doors will not close completely or are misaligned

Check if...

The refrigerator is not level

Food packages are blocking the door open_

The ice bin, shelves, door bins, or crispers are out of _n.

Then...

Level refrigerator front-to-back and side_to-side_ Shim(s) may be required under a rear roller if the floor is uneven,, It is VERY IMPORTANT for your refrigerator to be level in order to function proper!_.

Rearrange food containers to clear door and door shelves.

Push bins all the way in and put crispers and shelves into their correct positions.

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