Ice And Water; Troubleshooting - Kenmore 596 . 65332600 Use & Care Manual

Troubleshooting,

Operation,
cont.
PROBLEM
Refrigerator runs too
frequently continued

Ice and water

Refrigerator is leaking
water
Ice forms in inlet tube to
ice maker
Water flow is slower than
normal
20
cont.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Controls need to be adjusted.
Door is not closing properly.
Plastic tubing was used to complete water
connection.
Improper water valve was installed.
Water pressure is low.
Freezer temperature is too high.
Water pressure is low.
Improper water valve was installed.
SOLUTION
See Setting and Maintaining Proper Temperatures–
Adjusting the Controls section on how to adjust your controls.
See Installing Your Refrigerator–How to Level Your
Refrigerator section on how to properly level refrigerator.
Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary. See section on
Hints and Care–How to Clean Your Refrigerator for instructions.
Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from
closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice buckets,
oversized or improperly stored containers or foodstuffs, etc.)
Sears recommends using copper tubing for installation.
Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. Sears is not
responsible for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.
See section on Installing Your Refrigerator–How to
Connect the Water Supply for instructions. Self-piercing and
3 " saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog the
⁄
16
line over time. Sears is not responsible for property
damage due to improper installation or water connection.
Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per
square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of
35 pounds per square inch is recommended for refrigerators
with water filters.
See Setting and Maintaining Proper Temperatures–
Adjusting the Controls section on how to adjust your
controls. Freezer is recommended to be between 0 to 2° F
(-18 to -17° C).
Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per
square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of
35 pounds per square inch is recommended for refrigerators
with water filters.
See section on Installing Your Refrigerator–How to
Connect the Water Supply for instructions. Self-piercing and
3 " saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog the
⁄
16
line over time. Sears is not responsible for property
damage due to improper installation or water connection.