Kenmore 4156 Use and Care Guide - Page 31

Before YouCall 31 Problem Freezer/Refrigerator temperature is too warm. Freezer temperature is too warm Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Refrigerator temperature is too warm Freezer temperature is satisfactory Temperature in the Meat Keeper is too warm (some models) Temperatures Are Too Warm Cause Correction • Doors are opened too frequently or too long • Door is slightly open. • Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is opened Open the door less often. • See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers. • Freezer control is set too warm • Set freezer control to a colder setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize • Refrigerator control is set too warm. • Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. • Meat Keeper temperature control is set too warm • Adjust Meat Keeper temperature control to a colder setting. Problem Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls. Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover Water collects in bottom of drawer Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator Cause Correction • Weather is hot and humid. • Door is slightly open. • Door is opened too often or too long. • Open containers. • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases • See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers. • Open door less often • Keep containers covered. • Vegetables contain and give off moisture • Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual. • Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting • Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer • Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal. Problem Moisture collects on outside of refrigerator or between doors Problem Ice maker is not making any ice Cause Water/Moisture/FrostOutside Refrigerator Correction • Weather is humid. • Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside refrigerator to meet warm air from outs de • This is normal in humid weather When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear • See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers. Automatic Ice Maker Cause Correction • Ice maker power switch is Off • Water supply is not connected to refrigerator • Household water tine valve is not open • Freezer is not cold enough • Valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material. If valve is of the self-piercing type, it may not have created a sufficiently sized hole in tube for water to pass through) • Check to see if the water dispenser is dispensing water. • Water filter is not completely seated. • Turn on power switch • Connect water supply (see page 8) • Turn on household water line valve. • See Problem section Temperatures Are Too Warm. • Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve Ensure that valve is not a self-piercing valve Clean valve Replace valve if necessary. • If not, the ice & water filter cartridge is clogged or restricted, and must be replaced • Push firmly until the water filter snaps into place.