Kenmore 2535567340A - Manual (Page 21)

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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set to "0". • Set freezer control. See Temperature Controls section.
♦ Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. Ф This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30
minutes.
• Plug at wall outlet is
disconnected.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
• House fuse biown or tripped • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.
circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker.
« Power outage. • Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Refrigerator runs too « Room or outside weather is • It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
much or too long. hot. these conditions.
♦ Refrigerator has recently been Ф It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
disconnected for a period of
time.
completely.
• Automatic ice maker is • Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
operating. more.
• Doors are opened too • Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
frequently or too long. more. Open doors less often.
« Refrigerator/freezer door may • Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers
be slightly open. from blocking door. See PROBLEM section
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
♦ Freezer control is set too cold • Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until
(control found in refrigerator refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours
section). for temperature to stabilize.
• Refrigerator/freezer gasket is • Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
fitted. temperatures.
• Condenser is dirty. • Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care
and Cleaning section.
Compressor goes off and • Thermostat keeps the • This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
on frequently. refrigerator at a constant
temperature.
temperature constant.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer temperature too ♦ Freezer control is set too cold. Ф Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
cold. Refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
for temperature to stabilize.
Refrigerator temperature • Refrigerator control is set too • Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
too cold. Freezer
temperature is satisfactory. cold. hours for temperature to stabilize.
Food stored in drawers ♦ Refrigerator control is set too Ф See solution above.
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Food stored in Meat
Keeper freezes (some
models). Meat Keeper Temperature
Control set too cold. Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower
setting. (Meat should be stored at a temperature just
below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage
time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the
moisture content of meat.)
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