Kenmore 297055500 Refrigerator User Manual


 
CAUSE
SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.)
Popping or cracking sound _ Metai parts undergo expansion _ This is normaI. Sound wirl level off or disappear as
when compressor comes on. and contraction, as in hot water refrigerator continues to run.
pipes,
Bubbling or gurgling sound, . Refrigerant (used to cool This is normal.
like water boiling, refrigerator) is circulating
throughout the system.
Vibrating or rattling noise. _ Refrigerator is not leve!. Utrocks Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the "FIRST STEPS"
on the floor when it is moved Section.
slightly.
Refrigerator is touching the wall. _ Relevel the refrigerator or move refrigerator slightly: Refer
to "Leveling" in the "FmRST STEPS" Section.
Snapping Sound. _ Cold Control turning the This is normal.
refrigerator on and off.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST iNSiDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on inside of _ Weather is hot and humid. _ This is normal
refrigerator walls. _ Door may not be sealing See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
properly'.
Door is kept open too long, or is Open the door less often.
opened too frequently.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on outside of _ Door may not be sealing _ See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
refrigerator, properiy, causing the cold air
from inside the refrigerator to
meet warm moist air from
outside.
ODOR/N REFRIGERATOR
Odors in refrigerator. _ Interior needs to be cleaned. Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.
Foods with strong odors are in _ Cover the food tightly.
the refrigerator.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not dose. _ Refrigerator is not ieve!. It rocks This condition can force the cabinet out of square and
on the floor when it is moved misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the "FmRST
slightly. STEPS" Section.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on. _ Light bulb is burned out. Follow directions under "Interior Light" or "Mid Level Light"
in the "REFRmGERATOR FEATURES" Section.
No electric current is reaching See "BEFORE YOU CALL - REFRIGERATOR
the refrigerator. OPERATmON" Section.
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