Kenmore 2206128 Use & Care Manual page 22

The water dispenser will not operate properly
= Is the freezer door not closed completely?
Push the door firmly shut If it will not shut all the way, see
"The doors will not close completely" later in this section,,
t Has the water system not filled?
The water system needs to be filled the first time it is used,
Depress the water dispenser bar with a large container until
you draw two or three quarts (1,9 to 2.8 L) of water. Discard
water. Refer to the "Water and Ice Dispensers" section for
further instructions on filfing the water system.
I Is the water shut-off valve not turned on or the water line
connected at the source?
Check to be sure the water shut-off valve is turned on and the
water source is connected to the refrigerator, Refer to the
"Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source" section for
directions,
The dispenser water is not cool enough
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_= Is the water shut-off valve clogged or incorrectly
installed?
Refer to the "Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source" ="
section. If clogging or installation is not a problem, calf for
service or contact a plumber
m Is there a kink in the home water source line?
if you find or suspect a kink in the water line, cal} for service.
_. Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?. =
This filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed_ First, check
the filter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was
installed correctly and is not clogged., If installation or
dogging is not a problem, call for service
Water or ice is leaking from the dispenser
Is the glass not being held under the ice dispenser long
enough, causing the ice to spill?
Hold the container under the ice chute for two to three
seconds after releasing the dispenser leve_ A small amount
of ice may dispense after the lever is released
Is the glass not being held under the water dispenser long
enough, causing water to drip?
Hold the container under the water dispenser two to three
seconds after releasing the dispenser leve_ Water may
continue to dispense during this time
,= Is an ice cube stuck in the chute and holding the trap
door open?
Remove the cube_,
Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?
The water fiftration system may have air in the lines, causing
water to drip. Additional flushing may help clear air from the
llnes. Normal dispenser use should flush air from the lines
within 24 to 72 hours.
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Has the refrigerator been newly installed?
Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool completely.
Has a large amount of water been recently dispensed?
Allow 24 hours for the water to cool completely
Has water not been recently dispensed?
The first glass of water may not be cool Discard the first
glass of wate_
The divider between the two compartments is warm
= The warmth is probably due to normal operation of the
automatic _2xterior moisture control If still concerned, calf 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. Refer to the
"Ensuring Proper Air Circulation" section for the location of air
vents,
Are the door(s) opened often?
Be aware that the refrigerator will warm when this occurs In
order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get everything you
need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it
is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is
removed,
= 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
tak;e several hours for the refrigerator to return to the normal
temperature,
,. Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding
conditions?
Refer to the "Setting the Controls" section.
There is interior moisture build-up
Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator?.
Remove any objects from in front of the air vents,, Refer to the
"Ensuring Proper Air Circulation" section for the location of air
vents,.
= Are the door(s) opened often?
To avoid humidity build-up, try to get everything you need out
of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy
to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed.
(When the door is opened, humidity from the room air enters
the refrigerator. The more often the door is opened, the faster
humidity builds up, especially when the room itself is very
humid+)
== Is the room humid?
It is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator
when the room air is humid
w is the food packaged correctly?
Check that all food is securely wrapped. Wipe off damp food
containers before placing in the refrigerator.
I Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding
conditions?
Refer to the "Setting the Controls" section,
I Was a self-defrost cycle completed?
It is normal for droplets to form on the back wall after the
refrigerator self-defrosts