Before Calling For'service - Kenmore 10062603 Owner's Manual

Before Call!ling For Service
If refrigerator food temperature is
too cold:
+ Adjust refrigerator control. See
page t3.
• Check to see the air deflector' is in
place on the left side wall of the fresh
food compartment.
• Is condenser area clean? (See
page 23+)
+ Are any shelves covered with foil or'
plastic, preventing proper air flow?
• Adjust freezer control to warmer set-
ting. Allow several hours for tempera-
ture to change.
If the unit runs too much or too
frequently:
• It may be normal to maintain an even
temperature.
+ Is condenser area clear]?
(See page 23+)
• Have doors been opened frequently
or for an extended period of time?
• Is freezer running too cold? Adjust
freezer control. (See page 14.)
,, Check door alignment and gasket
seal for proper closure.
If the unit makes unfamiliar sounds
such as popping or cracking; tap-
ping, gurgling, boiling or bubbling;
rumbling or rattling on shutdown:
• These may be normal operating
sounds. Refer to page 21 for informa-
tion on sounds the unit may make.
If you hear running water in the unit:
• This is normal when the icemaker fills,
• This is normal when the unit defrosts
and water enters the condensate par].
If you hear periodic buzzing:
• This is normal in cabinets with an
automatic icemaker.The water valve
wilt buzz when energized to refill the
icemaker,
if condensate forms on the inside of
the unit:
• This is normal during periods of high
humidity,
If condensate forms on the outside
of the unit:
• Is Power Miser Control on highest set-
ting? This will help reduce
condensate..
• Check door alignment and gasket
seat for proper closure.
If Crisper or Meat Keeper drawers do
not close freely:
= Check for package obstructing proper
closure.
• Check to confirm drawer is in proper
position in assembly,
= Apply thin layer of petroleum jetty to
slide channel track
If there is an odor in the unit or
ice cubes:
° Clean product_ (See pages 22-23+)
. Cover all foods tightly.
° Use freezer containers or
freezer wrap.,
if ice forms in the inlet tube to the
ice maker:
• Indicates sediment in solenoid valve
which has not allowed the valve to
close. An in+linewater filter should
be added, if problem persists the
solenoid valve will need to be
cleaned or changed.
If light bulb needs replacing.
• Unplug unit from wall outlet to avoid
electrical shock. A pair of gloves
should be worn as a precaution
against broken glass.
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