Kenmore 44823 - Manual (Page 11)

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