Kenmore Elite Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Manual page 32

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Temperatures Are Too Warm
Problem Cause Correction
Freezer/Refrigerator temperature is • Doors are opened too frequently or too • Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
too warm. long opened Open the door less often.
• Door is slightly open. • See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers.
Freezer temperature is too warm • Freezer control is set too warm • Set freezer control to a colder setting Allow 24 hours for
Refrigerator temperature is temperature to stabilize
satisfactory
Refrigerator temperature is too warm • Refrigerator control is set too warm. • Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
Freezer temperature is for temperature to stabilize.
satisfactory
Temperature in the Meat Keeper is • Meat Keeper temperature control is • Adjust Meat Keeper temperature control to a colder
too warm (some models) set too warm setting.
Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator
Problem Cause Correction
Moisture collects on inside of • Weather is hot and humid. • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases
refrigerator walls. • Door is slightly open. • See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers.
• Door is opened too often or too long. • Open door less often
• Open containers. • Keep containers covered.
Water collects on bottom side of • Vegetables contain and give off • Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual.
drawer cover moisture • Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting
Water collects in bottom of drawer • Washed vegetables and fruit drain • Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water
while in the drawer collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Refrigerator
Problem Cause Correction
Moisture collects • Weather is humid. • This is normal in humid weather When humidity is tower, the
on outside of • Door is slightly open, causing cold air from moisture should disappear
refrigerator or • See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers.
between doors inside refrigerator to meet warm air from
outs de
Automatic Ice Maker
Problem Cause Correction
Ice maker is not
making any ice
• ice maker power switch is Off
• Water supply is not connected to refrigerator
• Household water tine valve is not open
• Freezer is not cold enough
• Valve on cold water pipe is clogged or
restricted by foreign material. If valve is of the
self-piercing type, it may not have created a
sufficiently sized hole in tube for water to
pass through)
• Check to see if the water dispenser is
dispensing water.
• Water filter is not completely seated.
• Turn on power switch
• Connect water supply (see page 9)
• Turn on household water line valve.
• See Problem section Temperatures Are Too Warm.
• Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve Ensure that
valve is not a self-piercing valve Clean valve Replace valve if
necessary.
• if not, the ice & water filter cartridge is clogged or restricted, and
must be replaced
• Push firmly until the water filter snaps into place.