Kenmore 461.95882 Use & Care Manual page 7

CLEANING
To clean the inside, use a soft cloth and a mixture of
one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water.
Other cleaning solutions options are a mild soap suds
solution, or mild detergent. Wash glass shelves in a
mild detergent solution, then dry and wipe with a soft
cloth. Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth and
some mild detergent or appliance cleaner.
VACATION TIME
For short vacation periods, leave the control knob at
its normal setting. During longer absences;
(a) remove all foods,
(b) disconnect power cord from electrical outlet,
(c) leave door open to avoid possible formations of
condensation, mold or odors.
POWER FAILURE
Most power failures are corrected within an hour or
two and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures.
However, you should minimize the number of door
openings while the power is off. During power
failures of longer duration, take steps to protect your
food by placing dry ice on top of packages.
SOME IMPORTANT RULES FOR THE CORRECT USE
OF THE REFRIGERATOR
• Never place hot foods in the refrigerator.
• Never place spoiled foods in the refrigerator.
• Don't overload the refrigerator.
• Don't open the door unless necessary.
Should the refrigerator be stored without use for
long periods, it is suggested, after a careful
cleaning, to leave the door ajar to allow the air to
circulate inside the unit in order to avoid possible
formations of condensation, mold or odors.
Occasionally, a minor problem may arrise, and a service call may not be necessary- use this troubleshooting
guide for a possible solution. If the unit continues to operate improperly, call Sears at 1-800-4MY-HOME.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• No power to unit.
• Power cord is unplugged.
• Wrong voltage is being used.
1) Does not work.
2) Refrigerator runs
contlnuously.
3) Internal temperature
not cold enough.
* Temperature set too low.
* Door is not closed.
* Hot food inserted.
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° Door opened
too
long or
too
often. .
• Close proximity to heat source or direct
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sunlight.
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• No power to unit.
• Power cord is unplugged. .
• Temperature control too low.
• Door is not closed/opened too long or often. .
° Hot food inserted.
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° Door opened too long or too often.
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• Air flow obstruction.
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• Wrong voltage is being used.
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Close proximity to heat source/direct
sunlight.
SOLUTION
Check connection of power cord to power
source.
Plug in unit.
Use proper voltage.
Lower temperature control.
Close door securely.
Be sure food is at room temperature before
inserting.
Minimize door openings/duration.
Do not place unit close to heat sources or
direct sunlight.
Check connection of power cord to power
source.
Plug in unit.
Check setting and increase as needed.
Close door securely, minimize door
openings/duration.
Be sure that food is at room temperature.
Allow room for air to circulate around unit.
Use proper voltage.
Do not place unit close to heat sources/
direct sunlight.
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