Kenmore 970 Use & Care Manual page 16

AVOID SHRVlCE Before catLing for service, review this I{sto It may save you time and expense. This {ist
includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
CHECKLIST
materials in this appliance,
PROBLEM CAUSE I CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run.
Refrigerator runs too much or
too long.
Compressorgoes off and on
frequently,
o Freezer control is OFE "
', Refrigerator is in defrost cycle "
:, Plug at wall outlet is
disconnected.
o House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breake_
o Power outage,.
o Room or outside weather is hot.
o Reffigeralor has recenlly been
disconnected for a period of
time..
,, Automatic Ice Maker is
operating.
,, Doors are opened too frequently
or too long
o Refrigerator/freezer door
may be slightly open.
o Refrigerator control is set too
cold, (Control found in
refrigerator section)
o Refrigerator/freezer gasket is
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted
o Refrigerator is larger than the
previous one you owned.
o Thermostat keeps the
refrigerator at a constant
temperature
Sel freezer control See "Setting the Controls'L
This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator,
The defrost cycle occurs periodicafly, lasting about 20
minutes,
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet
Cheddrepface fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset
circuit breaker.
• Check house lights,, Call local Electric Company
= It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
conditions.
. it takes 8-!2 hours for Ihe refrigerator to cool down
completely
• Ice Maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
more
o Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Open doors less often
', Ensure refrigerator is level Keep food and containers from
blocking door: See PROBLEM section OPENING /
CLOSING OF DOORSIDRAWERS.
" Set refrigerator controi to warmer selling until refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
o Clean or change gasket, Leaks in door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatues
_, Tl_is is normal Larger, more efficient units require longer
running time,,
o This is normal Refrigerator goes off and on to keep
temperature constant
TF_MPERATURES ARE TOO tOLD
Freezer Temperature too cold. o Freezer control is set too coid o Set freezer control to a warmer setting until freezer
Reirigerator temperature is temperature is satisfactory, Allow 24 hours for the
satisfactory, temperature to stabilize,.
Refrigerator _emperature too o Refrigerator control is set too ,, Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
cold. Freezer temperature is cold, hours for temperatures to stabilize Then, check freezer
satls_sciory, temperalures Adiust as needed See Setting The
Controls.
Food stored in drawers freezes, o Refrigerator controt is set too o See solution above.,
cold,
Food stored In Meat Keeper o Chilled Air Control set too cold. " Adjust Chilled Air Control to a lower setting.
freezes. (Some models) (Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the
freezing poinl for maximun fresh storage time, It is normal
for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of
meat )
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