Troubleshooting - Kenmore 106.5118 Use And Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first before calling for assistance.
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• Clicking/Snapping - valves opening or closing
The refrigerator will not operate
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimize
performance
• Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items
placed on top of the refrigerator
• Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater during
defrost cycle
Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especially
during initial cool-down
• Water running - may be heard when ice melts during the
defrost cycle and water runs into the drain pan
• Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from the
ice maker mold.
The doors will not close completely
• Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.
Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is
working.
Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace
the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,
call an electrician.
Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on.
See "Using the Controls."
New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for
the refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting
will not cool either compartment more quickly.
The motor seems to run too much
• Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correct
position.
The doors are difficult to open
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Your new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to
its high-efficiency compressor and fans. The refrigerator may
run even longer if the room is warm, a large food load is added,
doors are opened often, or if the doors have been left open.
The refrigerator is noisy
Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this
reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new
refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Below
are listed some normal sounds with an explanation.
• Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice
maker
• Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild soap
and warm water.
The refrigerator rocks and is not stable
What do 1do if the refrigerator rocks and is not stable?
To stabilize the refrigerator, remove the base grille and
lower the leveling feet until they touch the floor. See the
"Door Removal" instructions, either in the User Instructions or
the separate instruction sheet provided with your
refrigerator.
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