Kenmore 44823 Use & Care Manual page 11

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refrigerator.
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR OPERA TION
Refrigerator does not run.
Refrigerator runs too much *
or too long.
Interior refrigerator *
temperature is too cold.
Interior refrigerator *
temperature is too warm.
Refrigerator external *
surface temperature is
warm.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels *
whenever refrigerator is on.
Louder sound levels when *
compressor comes on.
Popping or cracking sound *
when compressor comes
on.
CAUSE CORRECTION
* Refrigerator is plugged into a circuit
that has a ground fault interrupt.
Temperature control is in the "OFF"
position.
Refrigerator may not be plugged in,
or plug may be loose.
House fuse blown or tripped circuit
breaker.
Power outage.
Room or outside weather is hot.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
Large amount of warm or hot food
have been stored recently.
Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
Refrigerator door may be slightly
open.
Temperature control is set too low.
Refrigerator gaskets are dirty, worn,
cracked or poorly fitted.
Temperature control is set too low.
Temperature control is set too
warm.
Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
Refrigerator door may be slightly
open.
Large amount of warm or hot food
have been stored recently.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
The external refrigerator walls can
be as much as 30°F warmer than
room temperature.
Modern refrigerators have
increased storage capacity and
more stable temperatures. They
require heavy duty compressors.
Refrigerator operates at higher
pressures during the start of the ON
cycle.
Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
* Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet
have it checked by a certified technician.
* See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL"
section.
* Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
* Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
* Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
* It's normal for the refrigerator to work harder under
these conditions.
* It takes 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely.
* Warm food will cause refrigerator to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.
* Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will
cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain
desired temperature.
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
* Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach
its selected temperature.
* Refrigerator requires 24 hours to cool down
completely.
* This is normal while the compressor works to transfer
heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
* This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is
low, you might hear the compressor running while it
cools the interior.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
refrigerator continues to run.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
refrigerator continues to run.
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