Energy-Saving Tips; Before You Call For Service - Kenmore 3639332783 Owner's Manual

Energy-Saving Tips
• Don't open the doors more often than necessary.
° Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot,
humid weather_
- Keep the Power Miser Switch in the left position unless
moisture forms on the cabinet in hot, humid weather:
° Be sure the doors are closed tightly_ Before leaving the
house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors
haven't been _e[topen accidentally_
° Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your
refrigerator
• Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting
them in file refrigerotor_
° Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside
the refrigerator._
o If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick
chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back to regular
settings_
o Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding can
require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool
Before You Call for Service
Save time and money_ Check this list of causes of minor
operating problems you carl correct yourself°
Refrigerator does not operate
° May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate
for about 3.5 minutes_
° Temperature control in OFF position_
° If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be
plugged in at wal{ outlet.
° If plug is secure and refrigerator fails to operate, plug
_amp or small appliance into same outlet to determine if
there is tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse..
Motor operates for long periods
° Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a
larger freezer compartment require more operating time.
* Normal when refrigerator isfirst delivered to your
home-usually requires 24 hours to completely cool
down_
• Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be
cooled or frozen.
Vibration or' rattling
° If refrigerator vibrates, more than fikety it is not resting
solidly on the floor._The front roller screws need adjusting,
or floor is weak or uneven_
° If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight
vibration is normal..
Operating sounds
• The high speed compressor motor' required to maintain
near zero temperatures in the large freezer' compartment
may produce higher sound levels than your old
refrigerator_
° Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the
refrigerator and freezer compartments-another fan cools
the compressor motor°
- These NORMAL sounds wifl also be heard from time to
time:
-Defrost timer switch clicks at defrosL
-Defrost water dripping
-Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
° Hot weather-frequent door openings.
o Door left open_
° Temperature controls are set too cold_
* Condenser needs deaning_
o Check ENERGY_SAVING TIPS.
Motor starts & stops frequently
-Refrigerant boiling or gurgling_
-Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by
expansion and contraction during defrost and
refrigeration following defrosL
-tce cubes dropping into the bin and water running in
pipes as icemaker refills_
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
° Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain
even temperatures This is normal_
• Normat air flow coating motor_ in the refrigeration
process, it isnormal that heat be expelled in the area
under the refrigerator_ Some floor coverings will discolor
at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your
floor covering supplier'should be consulted if you object
to this discoloration_
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