Kenmore 253 Refrigerator User Manual


 
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
Freezer/Refrigerator Doors are opened too Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
temperature Is too warm. frequently or too long. opened. Open the door less often.
Doer is slightly open. See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOORS/DRAWERS.
Condenser isdirty. Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care
and Cleaning section.
Freezer temperature is too = Freezer control is set too = Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
warm. Refrigerator warm. for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature is = Refrigerator control is set too = Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24
too warm. Freezer warm. hours for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is satisfactory.
Temperature in the Meat = Meat Keeper Temperature = Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a colder
Keeper is too warm (some Control is set too warm. setting.
models).
WA TEn/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERA Ton
Weather is hot and humid.
Moisture collects on inside
of refrigerator walls.
Door is slightly open.
Door is opened too often or too
long.
Open containers.
The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating
increases.
See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOORS/DRAWERS.
Open door less often.
Keep containers covered.
Water collects on bottom Vegetables contain and give It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of
side of drawer cover, off moisture, the cover.
Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting.
Water collects in bottom of Washed vegetables and fruit Dry items before putting them inthe drawer. Water
drawer, drain while in the drawer, collecting in bottom of drawer is normal
WA TEn/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERA Ton
Moisture collects on Weather is humid. This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is
outside of refrigerator or lower, the moisture should disappear.
between doors. Door is slightly open, causing See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF
cold air from inside refrigerator DOORS/DRAWERS.
to meet warm air from outside.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
Ice maker is not making
any ice.
Ice maker wire signal arm is in
the "up" or OFF position.
Household water line valve is
not open.
Freezer is not cold enough.
Saddle valve on cold water
pipe is clogged or restricted by
foreign material
Check to see if the water
dispenser is dispensing water.
Move wire signal arm to the "down" or ON position.
Turn on household water line valve.
See PROBLEM section TEMPERATURES ARE TOO
WARM.
Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve.
Ensure that valve is not a self-piercing saddle valve.
Clean valve. Replace valve if necessary.
If not, the ice & water filter cartridge is dogged or
restricted by foreign material, and must be replaced.
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