Troubleshooting - Kenmore 106.5133 Series Use & Care Manual

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GENERAL OPERATION
Refrigerator will not operate
Motor seems to run too much
Refrigerator seems noisy

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Possible Causes and/or Recommended Solutions
Not connected to an electrical supply: Plug the power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
No power to the electrical outlet: Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.
Household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped: Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem continues, contact a licensed electrician.
New installation:
cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature control(s) to the coldest setting will not cool either compartment
(refrigerator or freezer) more quickly.
Your new refrigerator has an energy-efficient motor: The refrigerator may run longer than
you're used to, because the compressor and fans operate at lower speeds that are more
NOTE: Your refrigerator may run even longer if the room is warm, a large load of food is
added, the doors are opened often, or if a door has been left open.
than older models. During various stages of operation, you may hear normal operating sounds that
are unfamiliar.
The following noises are normal:
Buzzing/Clicking:
ice maker. If the refrigerator is connected to a water line, this is normal. If the refrigerator is not
Cracking/Crashing: Heard when ice is ejected from the ice maker mold.
Popping:
Pulsating/Whirring: Heard when the fans/compressor adjust to optimize performance during
normal operation.
Rattling:
Rattling may also come from items placed on top of the refrigerator.
Water running or gurgling: Heard when ice melts during the defrost cycle and water runs into
the drain pan.
Sizzling: Heard when water drips onto the heater during the defrost cycle.
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