Kenmore 216769500 - Manual (Page 8)

TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
Before calling for service, review this list, it may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurences that are not the resuit of defective workmanship or
materials in this appliance.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
REFRIGERATOR OPERATION
Refrigerator does not run. • Refrigerator is plugged into a
circuit that has a ground fault
interrupt,
• Temperature control is in the
OFF position,
• Refrigerator may not be plugged
in. or plug may be loose.
• House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
• Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet,have
it checked by a certified technician.
• See Setting the Temperature Control Section.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset
circuit breaker.
• Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Refrigerator runs too much or
too iong.
• Room or outside weather is hot.
• Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
• Large amounts of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
• Doors are opened too frequently
or too long.
• Refrigerator door may be slightly
op©n.
• Temperature Control is set too
low.
• Refrigerator gasket is dirty,
worn, crad
• It's normal for the refrigerator to work harder under these
conditions.
• It takes 4 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely
• Vl/arm food will cause refrigerator to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.
• vyarm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Open doors less often.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS” Section.
• Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperature.
interior refrigerator temperature
is too cold. • Temperature Control is set too
low.
• Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize.
interior refrigerator temperature
is too wann. • Temperature Control is set too
warm.
• Door is kept open too long or is
opened too frequently
• Door may not be seating
properly.
• Large amounts of warm or hot
food may have been stored
recently
• Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
• Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
• V\/arm air enters the refrigerator every time the door is
opened. Open the door less often.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
• V\/ait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
• Refrigerator requires 4 hours to cool down completely
Refrigerator external surface
temperature is warm. • The external refrigerator walls
can be as much as 30°F warmer
than room temperature.
• This is normal while the compressor works to transfer
heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever
refrigerator is on. • Modern refrigerators have
increased storage capacity and
more stable temperatures. They
require a high efficiency
compressor.
• This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low,
you might hear the compressor running while it cools the
interior.
Longer sound levels when
compressor comes on. • Refrigerator operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
refrigerator continues to run.
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