Kenmore kenmore Cooling, Problem, Possible Causes, Solutions, Using Your Refrigerator section

			TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
			COOLING
Problem		Possible Causes	Solutions
Refrigerator or	Refrigerator was recently installed.		It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to
Freezer section is too			reach the desired temperature.
warm.
	Air vents are blocked.		Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the
			compartment. Refer to the Airflow diagram in the
			Using Your Refrigerator section.
	Doors are opened often or for long		When the doors are opened often or for long periods
	periods of time.		of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.
			This raises the temperature and moisture level within
			the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the
			frequency and duration of door openings.
	Unit is installed in a hot location.		The refrigerator should not be operated in
			temperatures above 110F.
	A large amount of food or hot food		Adding food warms the compartment requiring the
	was added to either compartment.		cooling system to run. Allowing hot food to cool to
			room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator
			will reduce this effect.
	Doors not closed correctly.		See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open
			section in Parts & Features Troubleshooting.
	Temperature control is not set		If the temperature is too warm, adjust the control one
	correctly.		increment at a time and wait for the temperature to
			stabilize. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for
			more information.
	Defrost cycle has recently completed.		During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
			compartment may raise slightly and condensation may
			form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm
			the proper temperature has been restored once the
			defrost cycle has completed.
Interior moisture	Doors are opened often or for long		When the doors are opened often or for long periods
buildup.	periods of time.		of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.
			This raises the temperature and moisture level within
			the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the
			frequency and duration of door openings.
	Doors not closed correctly.		See the Doors will not close correctly section in the
			Troubleshooting section.
	Weather is humid.		Humid weather allows additional moisture to enter the
			compartments when the doors are opened leading to
			condensation or frost. Maintaining a reasonable level
			of humidity in the home will help to control the amount
			of moisture that can enter the compartments.
	Defrost cycle recently completed.		During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
			compartment may raise slightly and condensation may
			form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm
			that the proper temperature has been restored once
			the defrost cycle has completed.
	Food is not packaged correctly.		Food stored uncovered or unwrapped, and damp
			containers can lead to moisture accumulation within
			each compartment. Wipe all containers dry and store
			food in sealed packaging to prevent condensation and
			frost.

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