Before You Call For Service - Kenmore 3639507714 Owner's Manual

Before You Call {or Service
Savetime and money. Checkthis list of causesof minor
operating problems you can correct yourself_
Refrigerator does not operate
oMay be in defrost cyclewhen motor does not operate for
about 30 minutes.
• Temperature control in OFFposition°
o If interior light isnot on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at
wall ouflet_
o If plug is secure and refrigerator foi_sto operate°pluglamp
intosame outlet to determine if there is trippedcircuit breaker
or burned out fuse.
Motor operates for long periods
• Modernrefrigerators with more storage spaceand a larger
freezer require more operating time_
o 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.
• Hot weather--frequent door openings.
• Door left open.
• Temperature controls set too cold, See page 4.
• Condenser needs cleaning. Referto page 13.
• CheckENERGY-SAVING T IPS on paqe 4.
Vibration or rattling
o if refrigerator vibratos, more than likely it is not resting
solidly on the floor. Thefront roller screws need adjusting, or
floor is weak or uneven. Refer to page 3,
o If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration
is normal
Foods dry out
, Foodsnot covered, wrapped or sealed properly,,
Freshfood or freezer compartment temperature too
warm
, Temperaturecontrol not set cold enough,Referto page4.
* Warmweather--frequent dooropenings°
e Door left openfor long time,
Packagemay be holding dooropen,
Frostor ice crystals on frozen food
* Door may hove been left ajar or package holding dooropen_
* Toofrequent or too iong door openings_
Fros_ within package is normal,
Slow ice cube freezing
oDoor may have been left ajar.
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