Kenmore 795.7160 Series Use & Care Manual page 33

DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY
Check if... Then...
The refrigerator is not level. See LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT section on page 17.
Food packages are blocking the door open. Rearrange food containers to clear door and door shelves.
The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, shelves and
or baskets are out of position, baskets into their correct positions. See the USING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR section on pages 18-24.
The gaskets are sticking. Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin
coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after
cleaning.
The refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable. Level the refrigerator. Refer to the LEVELING AND DOOR
ALIGNMENT section on page 17.
The doors were removed during product To make sure the doors are installed correctly, refer to the
installation and not properly replaced. REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION section (pages 13-17).
FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD
Check if... Then...
The door is not closing properly. See DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY above.
The door is opened often. When the door is opened, warm, humid air is allowed in the
freezer, resulting in frost.
ICE HAS BAD TASTE OR ODOR
Check if...
The icemaker was recently installed.
The ice has been stored for too long.
The food has not been wrapped tightly in either
compartment.
The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.
The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
Then...
Discard the first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or bad
tasting ice.
Throw away old ice and make a new supply.
Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not
wrapped properly.
A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor
problems.
See CARE AND CLEANING section on pages 25-26.
Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
Check if...
The refrigerator is defrosting.
THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN
Then...
The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the
defrost pan.
It is more humid than normal. Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to
evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.
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