Moving Precautions - Kenmore 50471 Owner's Manual

Cube dispenser does not work.
• No ice cubes_ Removestorage container, If cubes are frozento
wire arm, remove cubes,
No ice cubes,icemaker or water supply turned off.
o Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Break up as many as
youcan with fingertip pressure and discard the remaining
clumps,
Water has poor taste!odor
If water dispenser has not been used for an extended period,
dispense water in regular manner until all water in reservoir is
replenished with fresh water.
• Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter.
Water dispenser does not work
• Water supplyline turned off or not connected,.
• Supply line may be clogged with sediment.
Water in first glass is warm
Allow about24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature
after refrigerator is first installed.
• If water dispenser hasnot been used for extended period,
water in first glass will not be ascool as in succeedinggtasses_
o if water reservoir has been drained, allow several hours for
replenished supply to chill
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
• Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
Moisture collects inside
o Toofrequentor too longdoor openings.
• In humid weather,air carries moisture intorefrigerator when
doors are opened,
Water on floor
o Thedrain in the bottomof the freezer may be clogged
Remove anyice on thefreezer bottom and dean the drain. Refer
to page 13.
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
o Normal air flow cooling motor° In the refrigeration process,
it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the
refrigerator, Somefloor coverings will discolor at thesenormal
and safeoperating temperatures. Yourfloor covering supplier
should be consulted if you object to thisdiscoloration_
Interior light does not work
e No power at outlet.
o Light bulb needs replacing. See page 13.
Refrigerator has odor
Food with strong odors should be tightly covered.
* Checkfor spoiledtoo&
o Interiorneedscleaning. Referto page 12_
o Defrostwater systemneedscleaning.
* Keepopenboxof bakingsodain refrigerator; replace every
three months,
Accessories
Water Filter Accessory
(optional at extracost)
Youricecubes canonlybe as fresh-tastingasthe water that
produces them°That'swhyit'sa good idea to purifythe water
with a water filter
Thewater filter is an optiona{ part at extra costand isavailable
from your SearsServiceCenter.Order Filter No., 9 78488and it
may be installedin minutes when attachedto the inlet water
tube connection_
Water Supply Accessory Kit
(optional at extracost)
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve,
fittings and instructions needed to connectthe icemaker to your
cold water line isalso available from yourSearsstore or Sears
Service Center.
Moving Precautions
Disconnectthe power cord from the wall outlet, remove all food
and dean and dry the interior,Secureall loose items by taping
them securely in place, Keep the refrigerator in an upright
positionduring actual moving and in the van. Securethe
refrigerator in the van to preventmovement,and protectthe
outside with a blanket,
Vacation Precautions
For extended vacations or absences,shut off power tothe
refrigerator, turn the numberedcontrol to the OFF position,
and clean the interior with a baking sodasolutionof one
tablespoon of baking soda to one quartof water. Wipe dry.
Topreventodors,teave an openbox of bakingsodain the
refrigerator. Leavethe doorsopen.
Forshorter vacations, remove perishablefoodsand leave
controls at their regular settings. H owever, if room temperature
isexpected to dropbelow 60°F. follow the same instructions as
for extended vacations.
Seticemakertothe OFFposition and shut off water supply to
refrigerator_
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