FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

Check

if...

 

Then...

 

 

 

The

door

is not closing properly

See Doors Will

Not Close

Completely, refer to page

29.

The

door

is opened often.

When the door

is opened,

warm, humid air is allowed

in

 

 

 

the freezer resulting in frost.

 

FROZEN

FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR

COMPARTMENT

 

 

 

Check

if...

 

Then...

 

 

 

The temperature control in the refrigerator compartment is set too cold.

Refrigerator is installed in a cold location.

Food with a high water content was placed too close to the air vents,

Press the Refrigerator Temp button to set the refrigerator compartment to a warmer temperature.

When room temperature is below 41°F (5°C), food can become frozen. The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures below 55°F (13°C).

Place food with a high water content toward the front of the refrigerator.

iCE HAS BAD TASTE OR ODOR

Check if...

The icemaker was recently installed,

The ice has been stored for too long,

The food has not been wrapped tightly in either compartment,

The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur,

The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning, Ice storage bin needs cleaning,

Then...

Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off-flavored ice.

Throw away old ice and make new supply,

Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly,

A new filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems,

See CARE AND CLEANING section,

Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes,

THERE iS WATER iN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN

Check

if...

Then...

 

 

The

refrigerator is defrosting.

The

water will

evaporate. It is normal for water to drip

 

 

into

the defrost

pan.

It is 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 REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE

Check if...

Then...

I he sounds may be normal for your refrigerator,

HEARRefer tosection,theUNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY

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Kenmore 795.5108 Frost or ICE Crystals on Frozen Food, ICE has BAD Taste or Odor, There iS Water iN the Defrost Drain PAN