Kenmore kenmore manual Troubleshooting Guide, Cooling, Problem, Possible Causes, Solutions

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Before conducting troubleshooting, make sure that the following basic requirements are met:

Service Flow	0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)
Water Supply	Potable Water
Water Pressure	40-120 psi (138 - 827 kPa)
Operating Ambient	55°F - 110°F
Temperature Limits
Electrical Ratings	115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused
	at 15 or 20 amperes.

COOLING

Problem	Possible Causes	Solutions
Refrigerator and	The refrigerator control is set to OFF	Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls
Freezer section are	(some models).	section for proper temperature settings.
not cooling.
	Refrigerator is set to Demo Mode.	Demo Mode allows the lights and control display to
		work normally while disabling cooling to save energy
		while on the showroom floor. Refer to the Setting the
		Controls section for instructions on how to disable
		Demo Mode.
	Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle.	During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
		compartment may raise slightly. Wait 30 minutes and
		confirm the proper temperature has been restored
		once the defrost cycle has completed.
	Refrigerator was recently installed.	It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to
		reach the desired temperature.
	Refrigerator was recently relocated.	If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of time
		or moved on its side, it is necessary for the refrigerator
		to stand upright for 24 hours before connecting it to
		power.
Cooling System runs	Refrigerator is replacing an older	Modern refrigerators require more operating time but
too much.	model.	use less energy due to more efficient technology.
	Refrigerator was recently plugged in	The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
	or power restored.	completely.
	Door opened often or a large amount	Adding food and opening the door warms the
	of food / hot food was added.	refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run longer in
		order to cool the refrigerator back down. In order to
		conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of
		the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is
		easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is
		removed. (Refer to the Food Storage Guide.)
	Doors are not closed completely.	Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all the
		way, see the Doors will not close completely or pop
		open section in Parts & Features Troubleshooting.
	Refrigerator is installed in a hot	The compressor will run longer under warm conditions.
	location.	At normal room temperatures (70°F) expect your
		compressor to run about 40% to 80% of the time.
		Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more
		often. The refrigerator should not be operated above
		110°F.
	Condenser / back cover is clogged.	Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean the
		condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the panel
		covering the condenser coil area.

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