Kenmore Sears Refrigerator Owner's Manual page 15

Cube dispenser does not work
* No ice cubes Removestorage container If cubesare frozen to
wire arm, removecubes_
° No ice cubes fcemakeror water supply turnedoff
o kregular ice clumpsin storage container.Breakup as many as
you can with fingertip pressureand discard the remainingclumps
Water has poor taste/odor
If water dispenserhasnot been usedfor an extended period,
dispenseseveralglassfulsof water to eliminatetastetemporarily
imparted by the water line
° Poor-tasting incoming water Instafla water filter,
Water dispenser does not work
. Water supply line turned off or not connected
° Supply line may be dogged wilh sedimenL
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
• Not unusualduring periodsof high humidity
Moisture collects inside
• Too frequent or too longdoor openings
e in humidweather,air carries moistureinto refrigerator when
doors are opened
Water on floor
• Thedrain in the bottom of the freezermay be clogged, Remove
any iceon thefreezer bottomand dean thedrain Referto Care
and Cleaning section,
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
o Normal air flow cooling motor, in lhe refrigeration process,
itis normal that heat be expeIled in thearea under lhe refrigerator,
Somefloor coveringswilt discolor at thesenormal and safe
operating temperatures Yourfloorcovering supplier shoutdbe
consulled iF you obiect to thisdiscoloration,
Interior light does not work
* No power at outlet
o Lightbulb needsreplacing, See Care and Cleaning section.
Refrigerator has odor
• Food with strong odors shouldbe tightly covered,
• Checkfor spoiled food.
• interior n eedscleaning Referto Care and Cleaningseclion
= Defrostwater systemneedscleaning,
• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every
threemonlhs_
Accessories
Water Filter Accessory
(optional at extra cost)
Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water
that produces them That's why it's a good idea to purify
the water with a water Filter..
The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is
available from your Sears Service Center.. Order Filter
No_ 978488 and it may be installed in minutes when
attached to the inlet water tube connection
Water Supply Accessory Kit
(optional at extra cost)
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off
valve, fittings and instructionsneeded to connect the
icemoker to your cold water line isalso available from
your Sears store or Sears Service Center_
Moving Precautions
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, remove all
food and clean and dry the interior. Secure all loose items
by taping them securely in place Keep the refrigerator in
an upright position during actual moving and in the van.
Secure the refrigerator in the van to prevent movement,
and protect the outside with a blanket.
Vacation Precautions
For extended vacations or absences, shut off power to
the refrigerator, turn the numbered control to theOFF
position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water_
Wipe dr,/. To prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator° Leave the doors open.
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
leave controls at their regular settings._ However, if room
temperature is expected to drop below 60° F.., f ollow the
same instructions as for extended vacations
Set icemaker to the STOP position and shut off water supply
to refrigerator_
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