Sears Kenmore Refrigerator Owner's Manual page 14

Before You Call for Service
(continued)
Automatic icemaker does not work
o Icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position
o Water supply turned off or not connected
o Freezer compartment too warm
o Cubes too small-water shutoff valve connecting
refrigerator to home water line may be clogged
o Sometimes cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and
hold the feeler arm in the STOP (up) position, Remove
this ice to restart the icemaker
o Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to
shut off prematurely With icemaker feeler arm in STOP
(up) position, level cubes in bin by hand,
o When leveling cubes by hand, you may have pushed
the feeler arm into the STOP (up) position by mistake
Water has poor taste/odor
o If water dispenser has not been used for an extended
period, dispense several glassfuls of water to eliminate
taste temporarily imparted by the water line
• Poor4asting incoming water Enstall a water filter,
Water dispenser does not work
• Water supply line turned off or not connected
o Supply line may be clogged with sediment
o If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first
installed, there may be air in the water system Press the
dispenser pad for at least two minutes to remove trapped
air from the water line and to fill the water system
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
o Not unusual during periods of high humidity
Moisture collects inside
o Too frequent or too long door openings
o In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator
when doors are opened
Water on floor
o The drain in the bottom of the freezer may be clogged,
Remove any ice on the freezer bottom and clean the
drain Refer to Care and Cleaning section
t4ot 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 Some floor coverings will discolor
at these normal and safe operating temperatures, Your
floor covering supplier should be consulted if you obiect
to this discoloration
Interior light does not work
o No power at outlet
• Light bulb needs replacing See Care and Cleaning
section
Refrigerator has odor
o Food with strong odors should be tightly covered
o Check for spoiled food
o _nterior needs cleaning Refer to Care and Cleaning
section,
o Defrost water system needs cleaning
• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace
every three months
Water Filter Accessory
(optional at extra cost)
Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water
that produces them, That's why it's a good idea to purify
the water with a water filter
The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is
available from your Sears Service Center Order Filter
No 978488 and it may be installed in minutes when
attached to the inlet water tube connection
Water Supply Accessory Kit
(optional at extra cost)
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off
valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the
icemaker to your cold water line is also available from
your Sears store or Sears Service Center
Moving Precautions
Disconnect thepower cord from the wall outlet,
remove all foodand clean and dry the interior Secure
all loose items by taping them securely in place Keep
the refrigerator in an upright position during actual
moving and in the van Secure the refrigerator in the
van to prevent movement, and protect the outside with
a blanket
Vacation Precautions
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
leave controls at their regular settings However, if room
temperature is expected to drop below 60°F (I 6°C,},
follow the same instructions as for extended vacations
For extended vacations or absences, shut off power
to the refrigerator, move the numbered control to the OFF
position, and clean the interior with a baking soda
solution of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart
ofwater Wipe dry To prevent odors, Ieave an open box
of baking soda in the refrigerator Leave the doors open
Set icemaker to the STOP (up) position and shut off water
supply to refrigerator
14