Kenmore 253.70722 SERIES Use & Care Manual page 10

Before You Call
TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and
GUiDl: expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of
defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION
APPLIANCE OPERATION
Appliance does
not run.
Appliance runs too
much or too long.
* Appliance is plugged
into a circuit that has a
ground fault interrupt.
* Temperature control is
in the OFF position.
* Appliance may not
be plugged in or plug
may be loose.
* House fuse blown or
tripped circuit breaker.
* Power outage.
* Room or outside
weather is hot.
* Appliance has recently
been disconnected for
a period of time.
* Large amounts of warm
or hot food have been
stored recently.
* Door is opened too
frequently or too long.
* Door may be
slightly open.
* Temperature Control is
set too low.
* Gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly fitted.
* 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.
* It's normal for the appliance to work harder
under these conditions.
* it takes 24 hours for the appliance to cool
down completely.
* Warm food will cause appliance to run more
until the desired temperature is reached.
* Warm air entering the appliance causes it to
run more. Open doors less often.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS" in Before You
Call.
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Clean or change gasket (See "Care and
Cleaning Tips"). Worn, cracked or poorly
fitting gaskets should be replaced.
Interior temperature * Temperature Control is * Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow
is too cold. set too low. several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Interior temperature
is too warm,
* 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.
* Appliance has recently
been disconnected for
a period of time.
* The external walls
can be as much as
30°F warmer than
room temperature.
External surface tem-
perature is warm.
* Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Warm air enters the appliance every time the
door is opened. Open the door less often.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS" in Before You Call.
* Wait until the appliance has had a chance to
reach its selected temperature.
* Appliance requires 24 hours to coot
down completely.
* This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the cabinet.
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