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Your New RefrigeratorlFreezer is
designed to operate efficiently You can
help reduce energy consumption by fol-
lowing these suggestions:
Power Miser Control° This control reg-
ulates special heaters that help reduce
condensation during periods of high
humidity. Reduce energy consumption
by setting the control according to cur-
rent climatic conditions.
Controls. Set the freezer and refrigera-
tor controls so the compartments are
not colder than recommended. See
page 13 and 14 for details
Doors. Make sure the door gaskets do
not become blocked, dirty or worn. Air
leaks wii[ cause the unit to operate more
often
Location.
Install the unit away from
heating equipment or direct sunlight,
Keep the Condenser Coil Clean. A
dirty condenser coil will cause the unit
to operate more than necessary. See
Care and Cleaning section.
Before
Calling
For
Service
Unnecessary service calls may be
avoided by checking for the following
mmon sources of difficulty. The fol-
._ving itemsare considered customer
replaceable: defrost drain pan, door and
cabinet shelves and drawers, butter
dish, light bulbs, egg bucket, and
accessories
If product does not appear to be
operating:
• Does the light work? A dim light indi-
cates tow voltage or a weak bulb.
• Is cord plugged in?
° Is a fuse or circuit breaker open?
Check by plugging in another
appliance or lamp at the same wall
outlet.
• Has either of the doors been left
open? Make certain food items stored
within the refrigerator are not
obstructing proper door closure.
Check leveling of unit. (See page 6.)
,, if the lights work, but the fan and
compressor are not operating, check
to see if the power switch is on, (See
page 6 or 12,)
• If the power switch is on, then the unit
is likely in the defrost cycle. Wait 30
minutes to see if the unit will restart.
If the unit still won't operate:
° Be sure you have completed the
steps listed above
,, Unplug the unit and take the steps
necessary to preserve the food stored
in the unit. Dry ice may be placed in
the freezer section of the unit to pre-
serve food until the unit can be ser-
viced=Doors should be left closed
until the unit has been repaired Your
product warranty does not cover
food ioss_
,_Call your nearest Sears service
center.
If food temperature appears to be
warm in the freezer section:
° See prior sections.
• Have you recently added a large load
of food? Allow adequate time for the
food to reach freezing temperature.
o Are any shelves covered with foil or
plastic, preventing proper air flow?
°ts the condenser area clean?
(See page 23.)
• Adjust freezer control. (See page t4,)
If refrigerator
section is too warm:
,, See prior sections
• Adjust refrigerator controI. (See
page 13_)
,, Adjust freezer control to a colder set-
tinge(See page 14.)
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