Care And Cleaning - Kenmore 111.99098 Manual De Uso

CARE AND CLEANING

Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear
Gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the refrigerant circulating
through the cooling coils.
The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.
Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, always unplug your refrigerator before cleaning.
Ignoring this warning may result in injury or death.
CAUTION: Before using cleaning products, always read and understand the cleaning
processes explained in this manual. Follow cleaning product manufacturer's instructions
and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.
General Cleaning
Prepare a cleaning solution of 1 to 2 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm
water. Use a sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down
your refrigerator.
Rinse sponge or cloth with clean water, and wipe surfaces clear of any cleaning
solution residue.
Wipe all surfaces and racks dr y with a soft cloth before resuming operation.
Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated
detergents, solvents for metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may dissolve,
damage and/or discolor your refrigerator.
Door Gaskets
Clean door gaskets every three months according to the instructions described above in
General Cleaning.
Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to ensure a proper seal.
Petroleum jelly Applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the
gaskets pliable and ensure a good seal.
Power Interruptions
Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes.
Remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet when a power outage occurs. Wind
power has been restored after a prolonged outage, inspect all food for spoilage. Clean
the inside of the refrigerator and
freezer compartment before reuse.
Vacation and Moving Care
For long vacations or absences, unplug the unit, empty food from both compartments,
move the temperature dial to the OFF position and clean the door gaskets according to
the General Cleaning section. Prop door open, so air can circulate inside. When
moving, always move the refrigerator vertically. Do not move unit when in a horizontal
position, as possible damage to the sealed system could occur.
WARNING: When handling, moving, using or cleaning this refrigerator, be careful to
avoid damaging refrigerant tubing. Tubing damage may allow flammable refrigerant
gas leakage, which can result personal injury.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE
Does not work 1. No power to unit
2. Power cord is unplugged
3. Wrong voltage is being used
Refrigerator runs
1. Temperature set too low
continuously
(too cold)
2. Door is not closed
3. Hot food inserted
4. Door opened to long or too
often
5. Close proximity to heat
source or direct sunlight
Internal 1. No power to unit
temperature
not cold enough 2. Power cord is unplugged
3. Temperature control set too
high (too warm)
4. Door is not closed
5. Hot food inserted
6. Door opened too long or too
often
7. Airflow obstruction
8. Wrong voltage is being used
9. Close proximity to heat
source or diect sunlight
COMMON SOLUTION
1. Check connection of power
cord to power source
2. Plug in the unit
3. Use proper voltage
1. Set the temperature
higher (warmer)
2. Close door securely
3. Be sure food is at room
temperature before inserting
4. Minimize door
openings/duration
5. Do not place unit close to
heat sources or direct
sunlight
1. Check connection of power
cord to power source
2. Plug in unit
3. Check the setting and
change as needed
4. Close door securely
5. Be sure that food is at
room temperature
6. Minimize door
openings/duration
7. Allow room for air to
circulate around the unit
8. Use proper voltage
9. Do not place unit close to
heat sources or direct
sunlight
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