Before Calling For Service - Kenmore 67277 Owner's Manual

Before Calling For Service
Problem Solution
Refrigerator does not operate
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Refrigerator still will not operate
Food temperature appears too waim ,
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Temperature controlled meat drawer ,,
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Food temperature is too cold •
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Refrigerator runs too frequently •
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Make sure freezer control is on
Make sure refrigerator is plugged in ff not, firmly plug the cord into a
live outlet with proper voltage
Check fuse or circuit breaker, Plug in another item at that walt outlet If
outlet does not work, reptace the fuse or reset the circuit
If freezer control is on, light works but 2 fans and compressor is not
operating, refrigerator may be in defrost cycle Wait 40 minutes to see
if refrigerator restarts
Unplug refrigerator Transfer food to another refrigerator or place dry
ice in freezer section to preserve food Call for service
See above sections
Allow time for recently added warm food to reach refrigerator or
freezer temperature Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a
few hours for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature
Check gaskets for proper seal Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet
Clean condenser coils See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care
and Cleaning" section
Adjust refrigerator and or freezer control. See "Setting Controls"
instructions in "Controls" section
Freezer or refrigerator light stays on if light stays on, cal! service
Return air vents behind crisper are blocked restricting airflow Locate
return air vent behind crispers and remove any debrisis that blocks
vents or restricts airflow
Slide control to colder setting.
Adjust freezer control to colder setting See "Setting Controls"
instructions of "Controls" section
Verify temperature controlled meat drawer cap has been moved if
drawer has been moved from left to right side of cabinet See
"Temperature Controlled Meat Drawer" section
Clean condenser coils,, See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care
and Cleaning section,
Adjust refrigerator control See "Setting Controls" instructions in
"Controls" section
Adjust freezer control to warmer setting., See "Setting Controls"
instructions in "Controls" section Allow several hours for temperature
to adjust,
Verify plastic cap is in place opposite temperature controlled meat
drawer, See "Temperature Controlled Meat Drawer" section,,
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It may be normal to maintain constant temperature
Doors have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time,
When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed into the
refrigerator., The more the door is opened the more warm air the
refrigerator must cool
Allow time for recently added warm food to reach refrigerator or
freezer temperature,. It can take a few hours for the refrigerator to
return to normal temperature
Clean condenser coils See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care
and Cleaning" section
Adjust freezer control See "Setting Controls" instructions in "Controls"
section
Check gaskets for proper seal Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet,
Freezer light stays on If light stays on, calf service
Make sure refrigerator is level, See "Leveling Refrigerator" section of
installation Instructions
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