Sears Refrigerator Refrigerator User Manual


 
Troubleshooting Guide
You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the
suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help.
Your refrigerator will not operate
Check if ,,.
The power supply cord is unplugged.
A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker
has tripped.
The Thermostat Control is turned to the
"OFF" position.
The refrigerator is defrosting.
Then ..,
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with
proper voltage.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
See "Setting the controls" on page 8.
Recheck to see if the refrigerator is operating in
30 minutes. Your refrigerator will regularly run an
automatic defrost cycle.
If it is still not running after checking the above
items, call for service.
The lights do not work
Check if ... Then ...
The power supply cord is unplugged. Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with
proper voltage.
A household fuse or circuit breaker has tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit,
A light bulb is loose in the socket. Turn the Thermostat Control to OFF.
Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical supply.
Gently remove the bulb and reinsert. Then reconnect
the refrigerator to the electrical supply and reset the
Thermostat Control.
A light bulb has burned out. Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage,
size, and shape. See "Changing the light bulbs" on
page 19.
Ice crystals in the meat drawer
Check if ... Then ...
The meat drawer temperature control is set to the Set the meat drawer temperature control to a lower
highest setting, setting.
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