Kenmore 253.78296895 Owner's Manual page 11

OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
WATERIMOISTUREIFROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator Weather is hot and humid which increases rate of frost buildup and internal sweating This is normal
walls.
Door is slightly open See O_EN_NGIcLostN_
O F DOORS/DRAWERS
in this Avoid Service Checklist_
Door is opened too orlon or too long Open the door lessoften
Water collects on bottom side of drawer Vegetab es contain and give off moisture it is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of
cover, the cover
Water collects in bottom of drawer,
Washed vegetables and fruits drain while in the drawer Dry items before putting them into drawer
Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal
WATERIMOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Weather is humid This is normal in humid weather When humidity is lower, the moisture should
or between doors, disappear Set Energy Saver switch to the Reduce Exterior Moisture position
Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the refrigerator to meet warm air from outside
See OPENING!CLOSING OFDOORS/DRAWERS in this Avoid Service Checklist
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (some models)
Ice maker is not making any ice,,
ice maker wire signal arm is in "up" or OFFposition Move wire signal arm to the "down" or ON
position
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Household water line valve is not open Turn on household water line valve.
Water supply vatve in refrigerator is being blocked by foreign material Unplug the refrigerator and
turn off water supply Slide refrigerator out and locate where water is connected to the valve.
Unscrew the brass fitting and pull out the screen from inside the valve mesh Clean the screen of
foreign materia! Replace screen and brass fitting and turn the water supply on; check for leaks Ptug
in refrigerator and slide into place
Freezer is not cold enough See TEMPI_RATU£ES ARETOOWARM in this Avoid Service Checklist
Ice maker is not making enough ice
Saddlevalve on cold water pipe is blocked or restricted by foreign material Turn off household water
line valve. Remove, clean or reolace vatve.
Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect ice maker should produce approximately
2 1/2 to 4 pounds of ice every 24 hours
Freezer is not cold enough. See Tt_MPER.ATURES ARE TOOWARMin this Avoid Service Checklist.
Household water line valve is not completely open Turn on household water line valve
Ice maker wi'li not stop making ice,
ice maker is not separating the cubes.
Ice has bad odor and taste,
Water supply valve in refrigerator is being blocked by foreign material See "Ice maker is not
making any ice" above in this Avoid Service Checklist,
Ice maker wire arm is being held down by an item in the freezer Remove item and releasearm
Remove any ice cubes which are frozen tooether over arm,
Icecubes are not beinQusedfrequently enouuh. Remove and shake ice bucket to separate cubes,
Ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer Cover foods tightly
Discard stale ice tee maker will produce fresh supply
ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR
Water running to ice maker has poor taste or odor Add filter to icemaker Consult a water purifying
company
OPENINGtCLOSING OF DOORSIDRAWERS
Door(s) will not close.
interior needs to be cleaned Clean interior with sponge, warm water and baking soda
Foodwith strong odor is in refrigerator Cover food tightly
Door is not designed to swing shut automatical}y Close door securely
Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly Close both doors gently
Refrigerator is not ievel it rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Be sure floor is level and solid
and can adequately support refrigerator Adjust rollers as needed
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