Kenmore Sears refrigerator Owner's Manual page 10

OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
WATER/MOISTUREfFROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator Weather ishot andhumid which increases rateof frost buildup and internal sweating Thisis normal,
walls.
Door is slightly open. See Occurrence sectionOPENm_/CLOS=NG OFDOORS/Dr_WEaS,
Door is opened too often or too long, Open the door lessoften,
Water collects on bottom side of drawer Vegetables contain and give off moisture It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of
cover, the cover,
Water collects in bottom of drawer. Washed vegetables and fruits drain whiie in the drawer Dry items before putting them into drawer.
Water collectingin bottom of drawer isnormal.
WATER/MOISTUREIFROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Weather is humid This is normal in humidweather When humidity is lower, the moisture should
or between doors, disappear,
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (some models)
Ice maker is not making any ice.
Door isslightly open, causing cold air from inside the refrigerator to meet warm air from outside.,See
Occurrence section
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORStIDRAWER$_
Ice makerwire signalarm isin "up" or OFFposition,,Move wire signal arm to "down" or ON position,
Household water line valve is not open. Turn on household water line valve.
Water supply vane in refrigeratot is being blocked by foreign material, Unplug the refrigerator and
turn off water suppty, Slide refrigeratorout and locate where water isconnected to the valve. Unscrew
the brass fitting and pull out the screen from inside the valve mesh Clean the screen of foreign
material Replace screen and brass fitting and turn the water supply on; check for leaks Plug in
refrigerator and slide into place,
Freezer is not cold enough See Occurrence section T_MPE_TU_S AR_ TOOWARM.
Saddle valve on cold water pipe is blocked or restricted by foreign material Turn off household water
line valve, Remove, cleanor replace valve.
O_1_-_ TO iCEMAWR
Ice maker is not making enough ice. Ice maker is producing lessice than you expect Ice maker should produce approximately
2 1/2 to 4 pounds of ice every 24 hours, _
Freezer is not cold enough., SeeOccurrencesection _MPE_.A_URES _ 1"00WARM,
Household water fine valve is not completelyopen Turn on household water line valve
Water supply valve in refrigerator isbeing blocked by foreign material. SeeOccurrence, "Ice maker
is not making any ice" above.,
Ice maker will not stop making ice. Ice maker wire arm is being held down by an item in the freezer., Remove item and release arm,
Remove any ice cubes which are frozen together over arm.,
Ice maker is not separating the cubes, Ice cubesare not being usedfrequently enough Remove and shake ice bucket to separate cubes
Ice has bad odor and taste. Icehaspicked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer, Coverfoods tightly
Discard stale ice_, ice maker wil! produce fresh supply.
ODORS IN REFRIGEP_TOR
Water running to ice maker has poor taste or odor Add filter to ice maker, Consult a water purifying
company,
Interior needs to be cteaned Clean interiorwith sponge, warm water and baking soda
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS
Door(s) will not close.
Food with strong odor is in refrigerator Cover food tightly.
Door isnot designed to swing shut automatically. Close door securely
Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly Close both doors gently.
Refrigerator is not level, It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Be sure floor is level and solid
and can adequately support refrigerator. Adjust rollers as needed
Floor isuneven or weak, Refrigeratorrocks on the floor when it ismoved slightly. Besure floor is leveland
can adequately support refrigerator Contact carpenterto correct sagging or sloping floor.
Refrigerator is touching the wall or cabinets, Be sure floor is level and can adequately support
refrigerator. Contact carpenter to correctsagging or sloping floor
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