Troubleshooting Guide - Kelvinator KCGM10RW Instructions Manual

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