Sears KENMORE 61968 - Manual (Page 14)

Energy-Saving Tips
• Don't open the doors more often than necessary,
• Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot,
humid weather
• Keep the Power Miser Switch in the left position unless
moisture forms on the cabinet in hot, humid weather
• Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving the
house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors
haven't been left open accidentally.
• Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your
refrigerator
Before You Call for Service
Save time and money Check this list of causes of minor
operating problems you con correct yourself,
Refrigerator does not operate
• May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate
for about 35 minutes,
• Temperature control in OFF position.
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be
plugged in at wall outlet.
• If plug is secure and refrigerator fails to operate, plug
lamp or small appliance into same outlet to determine if
there is tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.
Motor operates for long periods
• Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a
larger freezer compartment require more operating time.
• Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your
home—usually requires 24 hours to completely cool
down.
• Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be
cooled or frozen,
• Hot weather—frequent door openings,
• Door left open ,
• Temperature controls are set too cold- Refer to page 4,
• Condenser needs cleaning. Refer to page 11.
• Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 14,
Motor starts & stops frequently
• Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain
even temperatures. This is normal.
• Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting
them in the refrigerator
• Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside
the refrigerator.
• If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick
chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them bock to regular
settings.
• Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding can
require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.
Vibration or rattling
• If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting
solidly on the floor, The front roller screws need adjusting,
or floor is weak or uneven Refer to page 3.
• if dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight
vibration is normal.
Operating sounds
• The high speed compressor motor required to maintain
near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment
may produce higher sound levels than your old
refrigerator,
• Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the
refrigerator and freezer compartments-another fan cools
the compressor motor.
' These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to
time:
“Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost,
-Defrost water dripping.
“Temperature control clicks ON or OFF,
-Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
-Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by
expansion and contraction during defrost and
refrigeration following defrost.
-Ice cubes dropping into the bin and wafer running in
pipes as icemaker refills
Hof air from bottom of refrigerator
• Normal airflow cooling motor. In the refrigeration
process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area
under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor
at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your
floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object
to this discoloration.
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