Troubleshooting Guide - KENMORE ELITE 111.7269 Serie Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

COOLING
Problem
R efrigerator and
Freezer section are
not cooling.
Cooling S ystem runs
too much.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

P ossible Causes
P ower cord unplugged.
R efrigerator is set to demo mode.
R efrigerator is in the defrost cycle.
R efrigerator was recently installed.
R efrigerator was recently relocated.
R efrigerator is replacing an older
model.
R efrigerator was recently plugged in
or power restored.
Door opened often or a large amount
of food / hot food was added.
Doors are not closed completely.
R efrigerator is installed in a hot
location.
Condenser / back cover is clogged.
P lug into a known properly grounded 3-prong outlet.
Demo Mode allows the lights and control display to work
normally while disabling cooling to save energy while
on the showroom floor. R efer to the Setting the Controls
section for instructions on how to disable Demo Mode.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may raise slightly. Wait 30 minutes and
confirm the proper temperature has been restored once
the defrost cycle has completed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to
reach the desired temperature.
If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of time or
moved on its side, it is necessary for the refrigerator to
stand upright for 24 hours before connecting it to power.
Modern refrigerators require more operating time but use
less energy due to more effi cient technology.
T he refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
completely.
Adding food and opening the door warms the
refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run longer in
order to cool the refrigerator back down. In order to
conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of
the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is
easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is
removed. (R efer to the Food S torage Guide.)
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all the
way, see the Doors will not close completely or pop open
section in P arts & Features T roubleshooting.
T he compressor will run longer under warm conditions.
At normal room temperatures (70°F) expect your
compressor to run about 40% to 80% of the time.
Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more
often. T he refrigerator should not be operated above
1 1 0°F .
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean the
condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the panel
covering the condenser coil area.
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