Compressor motor seems to run too much, Check if... then, Troubleshooting guide – Kenmore TRIO 795.785 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH

Check if...

Then...

The refrigerator that was replaced was an older
model.

Modern refrigerators with more storage space require more

operating time.

The room temperature is hotter than normal.

The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal
room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to
80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run
even more often.

The door is opened often or a large amount of food
has just been added.

Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator.

It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to cool the

refrigerator back down. Adding a large amount of food warms
the refrigerator. See the

Food Storage Guide

section on page

18. 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.

The refrigerator was recently plugged in and the
refrigerator control was set correctly.

The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely.

The refrigerator control is not set correctly for the
surrounding conditions.

See the

Adjusting Control Settings

section on page 18.

The doors are not closed completely.

Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see

Doors will not close completely

below.

The condenser coils are dirty.

This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder.
Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the

Care and Cleaning

section on pages 25-26.

DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY

Check if...

Then...

The refrigerator is not level.

See

Leveling and Door Alignment

section on page 15.

Food packages are blocking the door open.

Rearrange food containers to clear door and door shelves.

The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins
or baskets are out of position.

Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, shelves

and baskets into their correct positions. See the

Using Your

Refrigerator

section on pages 16-24.

The gaskets are sticking.

Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch. Rub a thin coat
of paraffin wax on the gaskets after cleaning.

The refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable.

Level the refrigerator. Refer to the

Leveling and Door

Alignment

section on page 15.

The doors were removed during product
installation and not properly replaced.

Remove and replace the doors according to the

Removing

and Replacing Refrigerator handles and doors

section on

pages 9-14, or call a qualified service technician.

FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

Check if...

Then...

The door is not closing properly.

See

Doors will not close completely

above.

The door is opened often.

When the door is opened, warm, humid air is allowed in the
freezer, resulting in frost.

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