Troubleshooting Guide - Kenmore 65702 Use & Care Manual

REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE
Check if...
The power supply cord is unplugged.
A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped.
The refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT CHILL SUFFICIENTLY
Check if...
The power supply cord is unplugged.
The fridge temperature control on the display panel is not set
to the correct temperature.
A door is ajar.
The back of the refrigerator is located too close to the
rear wall.
FROZEN FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Check if...
The fridge temperature control on the display panel is not set
to the correct temperature.
The room temperature is too low.
UNUSUAL NOISE OR SOUNDS
Check if...
The refrigerator is level and stable.
The back of the refrigerator is located too close to the
rear wall.
Anything was dropped behind or under the refrigerator.
A "ticking" sound is heard from inside the refrigerator.
WATER BUBBLING SOUNDS
Check if...
A water bubbling sound is heard in the refrigerator.
CABINET FEELS WARM
Check if...
Part of the cabinet feels warm on the surface.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Then...
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Wait about 30 minutes for the defrost cycle to end.
Then...
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
Reset the temperature control to a lower temperature.
Make sure the doors are properly closed.
Make sure there is at least 2 in. (5.1 mm) of clearance be-
tween the back of the refrigerator and the rear wall.
Then...
Reset the temperature control to a warmer temperature.
Make sure the refrigerator is installed in a temperature-
controlled room.
Then...
Level and secure the refrigerator.
Make sure there is at least 2 in. (5.1 mm) of clearance be-
tween the back of the refrigerator and the rear wall.
Remove the dropped object.
It is normal and occurs when various accessories contract or
expand due to temperature changes inside the
refrigerator.
Then...
This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refrigerator
coolant liquid circulating through the refrigerator.
Then...
This is normal.
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