Kenmore 30 Owner's Manual page 26

Before You CaR for Service
Problem
Water dispenser
does not work
Water has poor
taste/odor
Water in first
glass is warm
Hoisture forms
on outside of
refrigerator
Hoisture collects
inside
Refrigerator
has odor
Interior light
does not work
Divider between
fresh food and freezer
compartments
feels warm
Door not closing
properly or only
partially closing
Possible Cause
, Water supply line turned off or not connected_
- Supply line may be clogged with sediment,,
° If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first installed, there may be air in the
water' system. Press the dispenser pad for at least two minutes to remove trapped air
from the water line and to
fill
the water' system_
o If' the water dispenser has not been used for an extended period, dispense water' in
regular' manner until all water' in the system is replenished with fresh water,
° Poor-tasting incoming water', Install a water filter_--see Water Filter Accessory in the
Ice and Water Dispenser section°
• Mlow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refi'igerator is first
first installed.
If water dispenser has not been used for' extended period, water in first glass will not
be as cool as in succeeding glasses_
° If the water system has been drained, allow several hours for replenished supply to chill,
. Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
° Too frequent or too long door' openings,
° In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
* Food with strong odors should be tightly covered.
o Check for spoiled fbod_
o Interior needs cleaning,.
° Keep open box of baldng soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.
° No power at outlet.
o Light bulb needs replacing.
° Normal warmth is created by automatic energy saver system circulating warm liquid
around front edge of fieezer compartment to help prevent condensation on outside
of refrigerator in hot, humid weather.
° Door gasket on hinge side sticldng or folding over. To correct, put a small amount of
petroleum jelly on face of gasket.
• The doors are designed to stay open partway for ease of' loading food.
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