Kenmore 4412 Use and Care Guide - Page 11

efocre,,,fosOre, irceev,iteh,s,st, s vyeotoimeexpeTohs,,e,ss,.ot dodes PROBLEM common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this refrigerator. CAUSE CORRECTION REFRIGERATOR OPERA TION Refrigerator does not run. * Refrigerator is plugged into a circuit * Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, that has a ground fault interrupt. have it checked by a certified technician. Temperature control is in the "OFF" position. Refrigerator may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose. House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. * See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL" section. * Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. * Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker. Refrigerator runs too much or too long. Power outage. * Room or outside weather is hot. Refrigerator has recently been * Check house lights. Call local Electric Company. * It's normal for the refrigerator to work harder under these conditions. * It takes 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down disconnected for a period of time. Large amount of warm or hot food have been stored recently. Door is opened too frequently or kept open too Ionq. Refrigerator door may be slightly completely. * Warm food will cause refrigerator to run more until the desired temperature is reached. * Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open the door less often. * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". Interior refrigerator temperature is too cold. Interior refrigerator temperature is too warm. open. Temperature control is set too low. Refrigerator gaskets are dirty, worn, cracked or poorly fitted. * Temperature control is set too low. * Temperature control is set too warm. Door is opened too frequently or kept open too Ionq. Refrigerator door may be slightly * Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. * Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature. * Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. * Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. * Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open the door less often. * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". open. Large amount of warm or hot food * Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach have been stored recently. Refrigerator has recently been its selected temperature. * Refrigerator requires 24 hours to cool down Refrigerator external surface temperature is warm. SOUND AND NOISE disconnected for a period of time. * The external refrigerator walls can be as much as 30°F warmer than room temperature. completely. * This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet. Louder sound levels whenever refrigerator is on. Louder sound levels when compressor comes on. Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes * Modern refrigerators have increased storage capacity and more stable temperatures. They reauire heavv dutv compressors. * Refrigerator operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle. * Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. * This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run. * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run. on. 11