Kenmore 596.50002100 - Manual (Page 26)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Freezer control and lights
are on, but compressors
are not operating Refrigerator is in defrost mode. Normal operation. Wait 40 minutes to see if unit restarts.
Environment-controlled Control settings are too low. See drawer section in Refrigerator Features to adjust controls.
drawers are too warm Freezer controls are set too low. See temperature controls section in Installing Your
Refrigerator to adjust your controls.
Drawer Is Improperly positioned. See drawer section in Refrigerator Features to properly install
drawers.
Refrigerator does not
operate Refrigerator Is not plugged in. Plug in unit.
Dial control in freezer is set to off (some
models)
See dial temperature controls section in Installing Your
Refrigerator to adjust your controls.
Electronic temperature controls (some
models) have been turned off.
See hidden electronic control section under Dispenser
Features.
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs to be
reset.
Replace any blown fuses. Check circuit breaker and reset if
necessary.
Power outage has occurred.
Call local power company listing to report outage.
Refrigerator still won’t
operate Unit is malfunctioning
Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another unit. If
another unit is not available, place dry ice in freezer section to
preserve food. Warranty does not cover food loss. Contact
service for assistance.
Electronic controls (some
models) read EO, ES, or
ERROR in display. Controls have detected functional problems
and will attempt to regulate temperature until
service is obtained. Contact servicer for assistance.
Temperature of food is
too coid Condenser coils are dirty. Clean according to cleaning instructions in Hints and Care.
Refrigerator or freezer controls are set too
high. See temperature control section in Installing Your
Refrigerator, to adjust your controls.
Food temperature Door is not closing properly.
See leveling instructions in Installing Your Refrigerator.
appears too warm Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from
closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice buckets,
oversized or improperly stored containers or foodstuffs, etc.).
Door gaskets are not sealing properly.
Clean according to cleaning instructions in Hints and Care.
Controls need to be adjusted. See temperature controls section in Installing Your
Refrigerator to adjust your controls.
Condenser coils are dirty.
Clean according to cleaning instructions in Hints and Care.
Rear air grille is blocked. Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to make
sure grille is not blocked. Rear air grille is located behind
crisper drawers.
Door has been opened freguently, or has
been opened for long periods of time. Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to
assure door is open for as short a time as possible.
Allow interior environment to adjust for period the door has
been open.
Food has recently been added. Allow time for recently-added food to reach refrigerator or
freezer temperature.
Refrigerator has an odor Compartment is dirty or has odor-causing food. Refer to odor removal section in Hints and Care.
Water droplets form on
outside of refrigerator
Door is not closing properly. Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from
closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice buckets,
oversized or improperly stored containers or foodstuffs, etc.).
See leveling instructions in Installing Your Refrigerator.
Door gaskets are not sealing properly. Clean according to cleaning instructions in Hints and Care.
Humidity levels are high. Normal during times of high humidity.
Controls reguire adjustment. See temperature controls section in Installing Your
Refrigerator to adjust your controls.
Water dropiets form on
inside of refrigerator
Humidity levels are high or door has been
opened freguently. Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to
assure door is open for as short a time as possible.
Door gaskets are not sealing properly. Clean according to cleaning instructions in Hints and Care.
Refrigerator or ice maker
make unfamiiiar sounds
or seems too ioud Normal operation. Refer to noise section of Troubleshooting for details.
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