Vacation And Moving Precautions - Kenmore 53071 Owner's Manual

Cube dispenserdoes not work
• No icecubes Removestorage container tf cubes are frozen to
wire arm, removecubes
• No ice cubes lcemoker or water supply turnedoff
• Irregular ice clumpsinstorage container Breakup asmany as
you can with fingertip pressureand discard theremainingclumps
Water has poor taste/odor
If water dispenserhasnot been usedfor an extended period,
dispenseseveral glassfulsofwater to eliminatetastetemporarily
imparted by thewater line
• PooNastingincoming water Installa water filter
Water dispenser does not work
• Water supply line turned off or not connected
• Supply linemay be clogged with sediment
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
• Not unusualduring periodsof high humidity
Moisture collects inside
• Toofrequent or too long door openings
• Inhumidweather, air carriesmoistureinto refrigerator when
doors are opened
Water on floor
• Thedrain inthe bottom of the freezermay be clogged Remove
any iceon thefreezer bottomand clean thedrain ReferIo Care
and Cleaning section
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
• Normal air flow cooling motor In therefrlgeration process,
it isnormal that heat be expelled in thearea under the refrigerator
Somefloor coveringswill discolor at thesenormal and safe
operating temperatures YourFloorcovering suppliershouldbe
consultedifyou object to this discoloration
Interior light does not work
• No power at outbt
. Lightbulb needsreplacing SeeCare and Cleaning section
Refrigerator has odor
• Foodwith strongodors shouldbe tightly covered
• Checkfor spoiled Food
• interior needscleaning Referto Care and Cleaning section
• Defrostwater systemneedscleaning
• Keep open box of baking sodain refrigerator; replace every
threemonths
Accessories
Water Filter Accessory
(optional at extra cost)
Your ice cubes can only be as fresh4asting 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 optionaI 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 the power cord from the wall outlet, remove
all food and 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
_revent movement, and protect the outside with a
lanket
Vacation Precautions
For extended vacations or absences, shut off power to
the refrigerator, turnthe Fresh Food control to the OFF
position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water
Wipe dry To prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator Leave the doors open
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
leave controls at their regular settings However, if room
temperature is expected to drop below 60°F, follow the
same instructions as for extended vacations
Set icemaker to the STOP position and shut off water supply
to refrigerator
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