Troubleshooting Guide - Kenmore Elite 795.7132 Series Use & Care Manual

Before conducting troubleshooting, make sure that the following basic requirements are met:
Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)
Water Supply Potable Water
Water Pressure 40-120 psi (138 - 827 kPa)
Operating Ambient 55OF _ 110OF
Temperature Limits
115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused
Electrical Ratings at 15 or 20 amperes.
COOLING
Refrigerator and The refrigerator control is set to OFF Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls
Freezer section are (some models), section for proper temperature settings.
not cooling. Refrigerator is set to Demo Mode.
Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle.
Demo Mode allows the lights and control display to
work normally while disabling cooling to save energy
while on the showroom floor. Refer to the Setting the
Controls section for instructions on how to disable
Demo Mode.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may raise slightly. Wait 30 minutes and
confirm the proper temperature has been restored
once the defrost cycle has completed.
Refrigerator was recently installed. It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to
reach the desired temperature.
Refrigerator was recently relocated. If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of time
or moved on its side, it is necessary for the refrigerator
to stand upright for 24 hours before connecting it to
power.
Cooling System runs Refrigerator is replacing an older Modern refrigerators require more operating time but
too much. model, use less energy due to more emcient technology.
Refrigerator was recently plugged in The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to coot
or power restored, completely.
Door opened often or a large amount
of food / hot food was added.
Doors are not closed completely.
Refrigerator is installed in a hot
location.
Condenser / back cover is clogged.
Adding food and opening the door warms the
refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run longer in
order to cool the refrigerator back down. In order to
conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of
the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is
easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is
removed. (Refer to the Food Storage Guide.)
Firmly push the doors shut. If they witl not shut all the
way, see the Doors will not close completely or pop
open section in Parts & Features Troubleshooting.
The compressor will run longer under warm conditions.
At normal room temperatures (70°F) expect your
compressor to run about 40% to 80% of the time.
Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more
often. The refrigerator should not be operated above
110°1=.
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean the
condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the panet
covering the condenser coil area.
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