Kenmore Refrigerator-freezer 461.62402 Use And Care Manual page 8

Occasionally, a minor problem may arrise0 and a service call may not be necessary- use this troubleshooting
guide for a possible solution. If the unit continues to operate improperly, call Sears at 1-800-4MY-HOME
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
* No power to unit.
* Power cord is unplugged.
* Wrong voltage is being used.
* Temperature control too high.
* Door not closed.
* Hot food inserted.
" Doors open too long/often.
* Close proximity to heat source or direct
sunlight.
* Temperature set too low.
1) Unit does not work.
2) Refrigerator running
too frequently.
3) internal Temperature
too cold.
4) Internal Temperature
not cold enough.
5) Freezer not cold
enough.
6) Light wlll not work.
° No power to unit.
• Power cord is unplugged.
° Wrong voltage is being used.
° Temperature control too low.
° Hot food inserted.
° Doors open too long/often.
° Air flow obstruction.
° Close proximity to heat source or direct
sunlight.
° Temperature control too low.
° Door not closed.
° Hot food inserted.
° Doors open too long/often.
° Wrong voltage is being used.
* No power to unit.
" Power cord is unplugged.
• Bulb is loose/needs replacing.
° Door switch is stuck.
SOLUTION
Dower source.
• Plug in unit.
• Use proper voltage.
• Check/adjust settings as needed.
• Close the door securely.
• Cool food before inserting.
• Minimize door openings/duration.
• DO NOT place unit close to heat sources
or in direct sunlight.
• Check/adjust settings as needed.
° Check connection of power cord at
_ower source.
• Plug in unit.
• Use proper voltage.
• Check/adjust settings as needed.
• Cool food before inserting.
• Minimize door openings/duration.
• Allow room for air to circulate around the
unit.
° DO NOT place unit close to heat sources
or in direct sunlight.
• Check/adjust settings as needed.
• Close door securely.
• Cool food before insterting.
• Minimize door openings/duration.
• Use proper voltage.
• Check connection of power cord to
_ower source.
• Plug in unit.
• Tighten or replace bulb.
• Check the switch for obstructions, clean if
necessary.
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