Kenmore 61040 Refrigerator User Manual


 
Before Calling for Service
Caution:
Your Kenmore refrigerator isan electrical appliance and should
be unplugged before changing the light bulb or other servicing
thatinvolves theeIectricatsystem.
Before Replacing Light Bulb
Instructions for changing light bulb is on the permanent use anti
care label on the inside door of your refrigerator.
See if your questions can be answered on this page.
My Refrigerator is Too Warm
[ Check the light bulb.
2. Make sure the power cord plug is making full contact in the
wall outlet, Check the outlet with another appliance or
lamp.
3, Check the fuse box for a blown fuse or tripped circuit
breaker.
My Refrigerator Has Stopped Running and The
Light is Not On
I_ Check the power source.
2. Keep the refrigerator door closed to keep food cold until
power returns.
3. When the power is off for more than 5 hours, fill extra
space in freezer with dry ice or transfer the food to the
nearest food locker.
My Refrigerator Sounds Noisy
1. Make sure the cabinet is level from side to side and from
front to back. Make sure the cabinet is not touching the
wall and rests squarely on the floor.
2. Make sure the condenser is free of lint and dust.
3, Check to be sure tbod containers or bottles inside the
refri_erator_ are not touchim,_, or rattling.
Ice Has an Odd Flavor
Ice, regardless of how it is made, will sometimes develop an
off flavor or color if it is kept too long. To avoid this, empty
the trays and make a completely new supply about once a
month.
To Further Add To The Value of Your Kenmore,
Buy a Sears Maintenance Agreement
Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed, manufactured and
tested for years of dependable operation. Yet, any modern
appl.iance may require service from time to time. The Sears
warranty plus the Sears maintenance agreement provides
protection from unexpected repair bills.
Sears Service Is At Your Service
Your Kenmore has added value when you consider that Sears
has over 2,000 service units staffed by Sears-trained
technicians . . .professional technicians specifically trained on
Sears appliances, having the parts, tools and equipment to
ensure that we meet our pledge to you..."We Service What
We Sell.'"
Model Number Location
If you ever need service, be sure to give the complete ten digit
model number. It's on a small label on the back of the
refrigerator. For example if you have Kenmore 99482 Your
complete number may be 564.99482990
To Order Repair Parts, See The List That Came
With Your Refrigerator.
There is an Odor in My Refrigerator
l. Check covers on food containers in h_th sections_ Check
for spilled foods.
2. Clean both sections.