Kenmore 253.70013 Use & Care Manual page 19

Before You Call
CONCERN
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture • Weather is hot and humid. • The rate of frost buildup and internal
collects on
inside of
refrigerator
walls.
Water • Vegetables contain and
collects on give off moisture.
bottom side
of drawer
cover.
Water • Washed vegetables and
collects in fruit drain while in the
bottom of drawer.
drawer.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture • Weather is humid.
collects on
outside of
refrigerator
or between
doors.
FOOD IN FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT
Food is • Temperature setting is too
freezing. low.
• Food is covering the air
ports.
LOUD NOISE
Unusually • Unit not leveled.
loud noise.
• Refrigerator parts not
properly placed.
LIGHTS
Lights not • Lights are damaged.
working.
• There is no power.
ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR
Odors • There is uncovered food in
the refrigerator.
• Spills.
POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION
sweating increases.
• It is not unusual to have moisture on
the bottom side of the cover.
• Dry items before putting them in the
drawer. Water collecting in bottom of
drawer is normal.
• This is normal in humid weather. When
humidity is lower, the moisture should
disappear.
• Move the setting to a higher degree.
• Allow space between the air ports and
the food.
• To prevent rocking, ensure floor is level
and solid. Level refrigerator.
• Ensure interior parts are secure.
• If lights are damaged have them
replaced by a service technician.
• Make sure the unit is fully connected
to the power outlet.
• Foods that produce odor should be
covered.
• Clean interior as soon as spills occur.
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