Kenmore 69872 Use & Care Manual page 18

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Water droplets form on inside of
refrigerator.
Water droplets form on outside of
refrigerator.
Temperature controlled meat
drawer or crisper drawer does not
close freely (some models).
Refrigerator has an odor.
Refrigerator makes unfamiliar
sounds or seems too loud.
Ice cubes have an odor.
Ice cubes stick together or "shrink".
Ice maker is not producing ice.
Ice maker is not producing enough
ice.
Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker.
• It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been
opened frequently.
• Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the
refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation.
• Check door seals for proper seal. Gaskets should seat tightly to
cabinet.
• It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been
opened frequently.
• Check for a package that may prevent drawer from closing properly.
• Confirm drawer is in proper position.
• Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer channels.
• Confirm refrigerator is level.
• See "Odor Removal" instructions in "Care and Cleaning" section.
• It may be normal. See "Normal Operating Sounds" section.
• See "Odor Removal" instructions in "Care and Cleaning" section.
• Ice maker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of ice to
avoid discolored or off-flavored ice.
• Food has not been wrapped tightly in either refrigerator or freezer
compartment. Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if
food is not wrapped properly.
• Discard ice and clean ice bucket or trays more frequently. Ice cubes
are porous and absorb odors easily.
• Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. In some situations a
filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems.
• Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently. If used infrequently,
ice cubes may stick together or shrink.
• Water pressure may be to low or high. Ice maker requires a water
pressure of 20-120 psi to function properly.
• Confirm ice maker arm is down. See "Automatic Ice Maker" section.
• Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve. Make sure
the water valve shut off is fully turned on.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is inserted completely in proper
holes.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove kinks or replace
tubing.
• Check electrical connections to water valve coil and connector block
on refrigerator cabinet.
• If a water filter has been installed on the water tine outside the
refrigerator, check the filter for clogs or improper installation of the
filter.
• Ice maker has just recently been installed or a large amount of ice
has just been used. Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin and for
ice maker to restock after emptied.
• Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve. Make sure
the water valve shut off is fully turned on.
• Piercing type or _/_6" s addle valve was used for hookup. Both reduce
water flow and may become clogged with time. Replace these valves
with correct type of saddle valve requiring _/," hole to be drilled in
water supply pipe prior to valve attachment.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove kinks or replace
tubing
• Confirm freezer section is operating at proper temperature. Freezer
must be cold enough to produce ice. See 'Setting Controls" section.
• Check water pressure. Low water pressure causes valves to leak.
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