Kenmore 44823 - Manual (Page 12)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (Coni.)
Bubbling or gurgling sound, * Refrigerant (used to cool
refrigerator is circulating throughout
the system.
* This is normal.
Vibrating or rattling noise. ■* Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved slightly.
* Level the refrigerator. Refer to "LEVELING" in the
"FIRST STEPS" section.
■* Floor is uneven or weak. * Ensure fioor can adequately support refrigerator.
Level the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims
under part of the refriqerator.
■* Refrigerator is touching the wall. * Re-level refrigerator or move refrigerator slightly.
Refer to "LEVELING" in the "FIRST STEPS" section.
WATER / MOISTURE/ FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on inside
refrigerator walls.
■* Weather is hot and humid, which
increases internal rate of frost build­
up.
* This is normal.
* Door is slightlv open. * See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
* Door is kept open too long or is
opened too frequently.
* Open the door less often.
ODOR IN REFRIGERATOR
Odors in refrigerator. ■* Interior needs to be cleaned. * Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking
soda. Replace air filter.
■* Foods with strong odors are in the
refriqerator.
* Cover the food tightly.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close. ■* Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved slightly.
* This condition can force the cabinet out of square and
misalign the door. Refer to "LEVELING" in the
"FIRST STEPS" section.
* Floor is uneven or weak. * Ensure floor can adequately support refrigerator.
Level the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims
under part of the refriqerator.
LIGHTING PROBLEMS
Light bulb is not on. * The fluorescent lamp or light bulb is
burned out.
* Follow directions under "INTERIOR LIGHTING" or
"MID LEVEL LIGHTING" in the "REFRIGERATOR
FEATURES" section.
* No electric current is reaching the
refriqerator.
* See "REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT RUN".
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