Kenmore Sears refrigerator Owner's Manual page 14

Cube dispenser does not work.
o No ice cubes_Remove storage container, If cubes are frozen to
wire arm, remove cubes
o No icecubes Icemaker or water supply turnedoff
• Irregular ice clumps in storagecontainer_Break up as many as
you can with fingertip pressure and discard the remaining
clumps,
Water has poor taste/odor
If water dispenser has not been used for an extended period,
dispense water in regular manner until all water in reservoir is
replenished with fresh water
• Poor_tastingincoming water° Installa water filter
Water dispenser does not work
• Water supply line turnedoff or not connected,
• Supplyline may be clogged with sedimenL
Water in first glass is warm
• Allow about 24 hours for water to coot to proper temperature
after refrigerator is first installed.
• If water dispenser has not been used for extended period,
water in first glass will not be as cool as in succeeding glasses.
• If water reservoir has been drained,allow several hours for
replenished supply to chill_
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
o Not unusual during periods of high humidity,
Moisture collects inside
• Toofrequent or too longdoor openings_
• In humid weather, air carries moisture intorefrigerator when
doors are opened.
Water on floor
o Thedrain in the bottom of the freezer may be clogged,
Remove any iceon the freezerbottom and clean the drain, Refer
to page t3.
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
• Normal air flow cooling motor_In the refrigeration process,
it is normal that heat be expetled in the area under the
refrigerator° Somefloor coverings will discolor at these normal
and safe operating temperatures Yourfloor covering supplier
should be consulted if you object to thisdiscoloration_
Interior light does not work
• No power at outlet.
• Light bulb needs replacing. Seepage 13o
Refrigerator has odor
* Foodwith strong odors should be tightly covered.
o Checkfor spoiled food.
a Interiorneedscleaning. Referto page 12_
o Defrost water systemneeds cleaning.
o Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator: replace every
three months_
Water Filter Accessory
(optionar a_extracos_)
Youricecubes can onlyhe as fresh-tasting as the water that
produces them, Thats why it'sa good idea to purifythe water
with a water filter.
The waterfilter iSan optional part at extra cost and is available
from your SearsServiceCenter.Order Filter Nor978488and it
may be installedin minutes when attachedto the inlet water
tube connection,
Water Supply Accessory Kit
(op_tional at extracost)
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off valve,
fittings and instructions needed to connect the icemaker to your
cold water line is also available from yourSearsstore or Sears
Service Center.,
Moving Precautions
Disconnectthe powercord from the wall outlet, remove al! food
and clean and dry the interior, Secureall loose itemsby toping
them securely in place_Keep the refrigerator in an upright
position during actual moving and in the van. Securethe
refrigerator in the van to prevent movement, and protect the
outside with a blanket.
Vacation Precautions
Forextended vacations or absences, shut off power to the
refrigerator, turn the numberedcontrol to the OFFposition,
and clean the interiorwith a baking sodasolution of one
tablespoon ofsodato one quart of water_Wipe dry_ Toprevent
odors,leavean open box of sodain the refrigerator. Leavethe
doors open_
Forshorter eacafions, remove perishablefoodsand leave
controls at their regular settings.However,if room temperature
isexpectedto dropbelow 60°F, follow the same instructions as
for extendedvacations,
Seticemakerto the OFFposition and shut off water supply to
refrigerator_
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