Kenmore ELITE 596.760537 Use & Care Manual page 29

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Refrigerator is
leaking water
• Plastic tubing was used to complete
water connection.
• Improper saddle valve was installed.
• The manufacturer 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.
Check water connection procedure (see pages 10-
111.Self-piercing and -_,G" saddle valves cause low
water pressure and may clog the line over time.
Sears is not responsible for property damage
due to improper installation or water
connection.
Ice forms in inlet • Water pressure is too low. • Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds
tube to ice maker per square inch (psi:) to function properly. A
minimum pressure of 35 psi is recommended for
refrigerators with water filters.
• Freezer temperature is too high. • Adjust freezer control (see pages 13-141. Freezer is
recommended to be approximately 0° F (-17° C1.
Water flow is • Water pressure is too low. • Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 psi to
slower than normal function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 psi is
recommended for refrigerators with water filters.
• Improper saddle valve was installed. • Check water connection procedure in your
Installation Instructions. Self-piercing and 3/Z'
saddle valves cause low water pressure and may
clog the line over time. Sears is not responsible
for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection. Open water
valve completely and check for leaks.
• Copper tubing has kinks. • Turn off water supply and remove kinks. If kinks
cannot be removed, replace tubing.
• Water filter is clogged or needs to • Change water filter (see page 181.
be changed.
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