Sears 52268 - Manual (Page 15)

Cube dispenser does network
• No ice cubes. Remove storage container. If cubes ore frozen to
wire orm, remove cubes,
• No ice cubes, Icemoker or water supply turned off
• Irregular ice clumps in storage container Break up as many as
you con with fingertip pressure and discord the remaining clumps.
Water has poor taste/odor
If water dispenser has not been used for an extended period,
dispense wafer in regular manner until all woter in reservoir is
replenished with fresh water,
• Poor-tasting incoming wafer Install a water filter.
Water dispenser does not work
• Woter supply line turned off or not connected,
• Supply line moy be clogged with sediment
Water in first glass is warm
• Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature
after refrigerator is first installed,
• If water dispenser hos not been used for extended period, water
in first glass will not be as cool as in succeeding glasses,
• If wafer reservoir has been drained, allow several hours for
replenished supply to chill
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
• Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
Moisture collects inside
• Too frequent or too long door openings,
• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when
doors are opened
Water on floor
• The droin in the bottom of the freezer may be clogged Remove
any ice on the freezer bottom and clean the drain Refer to Care
and Cleaning section.
Hot 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
Interior light does not work
• No power at outlet
• Light bulb needs replacing See Care and Cleaning section.
Refrigerator has odor
• Food with strong odors should be tightly covered,
• Check for spoiled food,
• Interior needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning section
• Defrost water system needs cleaning,
• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every
three months.
Accessories
Water Filter Accessory
{optional at extra cost}
Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water
that produces them. That's why it's a good idea to purify
the water with a water filter.
The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is
available from your Sears Service Center Order Filter
No. 978488 and it may be installed in minutes when
attached to the inlet water tube connection.
Water Supply Accessory Kit
(optional at extra cost}
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off
valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the
icemaker to your cold water line is also available from
your Sears store or Sears Service Center.
Moving Precautions
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, remove
all food and clean and dry the interior. Secure all loose
items by taping them securely in place. Keep the
refrigerator
/П
an upright position during actual moving
and in the van. Secure the refrigerator in the van to
prevent movement, and protect the outside with a
blanket.
Vacation Precautions
For extended vacations or absences, shut off power to
the refrigerator, turn the numbered control to the OFF
position, and clean the inferior with a baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of wafer,
Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator. Leave the doors open.
For shorter vocations, remove perishable foods and
leave controls of their regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop below 60° F., follow the
some instructions as for extended vacations,
Set icemaker to the OFF position and shut off water supply
to refrigerator
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