Troubleshooting - Kenmore ELITE 44723 Use & Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials
GUIDE
in this
appliance.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
REFRIGERATOR OPERATION
Refrigerator does not run.
Refrigerator runs too much or
too long.
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 amounts of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
Doors are opened too frequently
or too long.
Refrigerator door may be slightly
open.
Refrigerator gasket is dirty,
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.
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 4 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 doors less often.
See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperature.
interior refrigerator temperature * Temperature Control is set too * Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
is too cold. low. for the temperature to stabilize.
interior refrigerator temperature
is too warm.
Temperature Control is set too
warm.
Door is kept open too long or is
opened too frequently.
Door may not be sealing
properly.
Large amounts of warm or hot
food may have been stored
recently.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
Warm air enters the refrigerator every time the door is
opened. Open the door less often.
See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
Refrigerator requires 4 hours to cool down completely.
Refrigerator external surface _ The external refrigerator walls _ This is normal while the compressor works to transfer
temperature is warm. can be as much as 30°F warmer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
than room temperature.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever
refrigerator is on.
Longer sound levels when
compressor comes on.
Modern refrigerators have
increased storage capacity and
more stable temperatures. They
require a high efficiency
compressor.
Refrigerator operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
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.
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