Sears 8EAIRS Refrigerator User Manual


 
Before You Call for Service
Save time and money. Check this list of causes of
minor operating problems you can correct yourself_
No panel touch pad response
If interior light isnot on, refrigerator may not be
plugged in at wal! outlet,
. If plug is secure and refrigerator failsto operate,
plug lamp into same outlet to determine if there is tripped
circuit breaker or burned-out fuse,
Refrigerator does not operate
May be indefrost cycle when motor does not operate
for about 30 minutes°
Temperature control in OFF position.
Motor operates for long periods
. Modern refrigerators with more storage space and
a larger freezer 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 set too cold,
Condenser needs cleaning
Check ENERGY-SAVING TtPS
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 a_sobe 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 water running
in pipes as icemaker refills
Motor starts & stops frequently
Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain
even temperatures This is normal,
Door not closing properly
Door .qasketon hinge side sticking or Folding over.
To correct, put a smat_amount of petroleum jelly on face
of gasket,
Vibration or rattling
If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it isnot resting
solidly on the floor. The front roller screws need adjusting,
or floor isweak or uneven Refer to Starting Your
Refrigerator section
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them Slight
vibration isnormal
Foods dry out
Foodsnot covered, wrapped or sealed properly
Fresh food or freezer compartment temperature
too warm
Temperature control not set cold enough
Warm weather-frequent door openings
Door left open for long time.,
Package may be holding door open
Frost or ice crystals on frozen food
Door may have been left ajar or package holding
door open°
- Too frequent or too long door openings,
Frost within package isnormal
Slow ice cube freezing
Door may have been left ajar
. Set temperature of freezer compartment colder
Ice cubes have odor/taste
Old cubes need to be discarded, Empty ice bin
every 30 days_
Ice storage bin needs to be washed.
- Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or
freezer compartments may be transmitting odor!taste
to ice cubes
Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning
Automatic icemaker does not work
Icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position,
Water supply turned off or not connected
Freezer compartment too warm_
Cubes too small-water shutoff valve connecting
refrigerator to home water line may be clogged,
Sometimes cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and
hold the feeler arm in the STOP (up) position Remove this
ice to restart the icemaker,,
Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to
shut off prematurely With icemaker feeler arm in STOP
(up) position, level cubes in bin by hand
When leveling cubes by hand, you may have pushed
the feeler arm into the STOP (up) position by mistake
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