Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Manual page 15

Therefrigerator seems to maketoomuchnoise
• The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. See the
"Normal Sounds" section.
The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
• Has the ice maker just been installed? Wait 72 hours for full
ice production to begin. Once your refrigerator is cooled, the
ice maker should produce 70 to 120 cubes every 24 hours.
• Is the ice maker wire shutoff arm in the OFF (wire shutoff
arm up) position (on some models)? Lower wire shutoff arm
to the ON (wire shutoff arm down) position. See the "Ice
Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket" section.
• Is the water line shutoff valve to the refrigerator not
turned on? Turn on the water valve. See the "Water Supply
Connection" section.
• Is an ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm?
Remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil.
See the "Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket" section.
• Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice
been produced? Make sure your refrigerator has been
connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve is
turned on. See the "Water Supply Connection" section.
• Has a large amount of ice just been removed? Allow 24
hours for ice maker to produce more ice.
• Are the controls set correctly? See the "Setting or Using
the Controls" section.
NOTE: If not due to any of the above, there may be a problem
with the water line. Call for service.
Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice
Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or
off-flavored ice? Discard the first few batches of ice.
Have the ice cubes been stored too long? Throw old ice
away and make a new supply.
Does the freezer and ice bin or bucket need to be
cleaned? See the "Cleaning" or "Ice Maker and Storage Bin/
Bucket" section.
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Has food in the freezer or refrigerator been wrapped
properly? Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to help
prevent odor transfer to stored food.
• Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter
may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
The divider between the two compartments is warm
The warmth is probably due to normal operation of the
automatic exterior moisture control. If still concerned, call for
service.
Temperature is too warm
Are the air vents blocked in either compartment? This
prevents the movement of cold air from the freezer to the
refrigerator. Remove any objects from in front of the air vents.
See the "Ensuring Proper Air Circulation" section for the
location of air vents.
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Are the door(s) opened often? The refrigerator will warm
when this occurs. Keep the refrigerator cool by getting all
items out at one time, keeping food organized, and closing
the door as soon as possible.
• Has a large amount of food just been added to the
refrigerator or freezer?. Adding a large amount of food
warms the refrigerator. It can take several hours for the
refrigerator to return to the normal temperature.
• Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding
conditions? See the "Setting or Using the Controls" section.
There is interior moisture buildup
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Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator? Remove any
objects from in front of the air vents. See the "Ensuring
Proper Air Circulation" section for the location of air vents.
• Are the door(s) opened often? Avoid humidity buildup by
getting all items out at one time, keeping food organized, and
closing the door as soon as possible.
• Is the room humid? It is normal for moisture to build up
inside the refrigerator when the room air is humid.
• Is the food packaged correctly? Check that all food is
securely wrapped. Wipe off damp food containers before
placing in the refrigerator.
• Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding
conditions? See the "Setting or Using the Controls" section.
• Was a self-defrost cycle completed? It is normal for
droplets to form after the refrigerator self-defrosts.
The doors will not close completely
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Are food packages blocking the door open? Rearrange
containers so that they fit more tightly and take up less
space.
• Is the ice bin or ice bucket out of position? Push the ice
bin in all the way. If the ice bin does not go in all the way, it
may not be put in straight. Pull it out and try again. See the
"Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket" section.
• Are the pans, shelves, bins, or baskets out of position?
Put the crisper cover and all pans, shelves, bins, and baskets
back into their correct positions. See the "Crisper and Crisper
Covers" section for more information.
Are the gaskets sticking? Clean gaskets according to the
directions in the "Cleaning" section.
Does the refrigerator wobble or seem unstable? Level the
refrigerator. See the "Door Closing" or "Leveling Refrigerator"
section, depending on your model.
Were the doors removed during product installation and
not properly replaced? Remove and replace the doors
according to the "Door Removal" section on some models, or
call a qualified service technician.
The doors are difficult to open
• Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets according to
the directions in the "Cleaning" section.
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