No icecubes
- Remove storage container.. If cubes are frozen to wire
arm, remove cubes.
• lcemaker or water supply turned off.
Cube dispenser
does not work
, Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Break up as
many as you can with fingertip pressure and discard the
remaining clumps_
Water
has poor taste/odor
- tf water dispenser has not been used for an extended
period, dispense several glassfuls of water to eliminate
taste temporarily
imparted by the water line.
• Poor-tasting incoming water, install a water filter
Water
dispenser
does not work
° Water supply line turned off or not connected.
- Supply line may be clogged with sediment
• If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator is first
installed, there may be air in the water system. Press the
dispenser pad for at least two minutes to remove trapped
air from the water line and to fill the water system.
Moisture
forms on outside of refrigerator
° Not unusual during periods of high humidity
Moisture
collects inside
• Too frequent or too long door openings..
• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator
when doors are opened
Water
on floor
. The drain in the bottom of the freezer may be clogged
Remove any ice on the freezer bottom and dean the
drain. Refer to Care and Cleaning section_
Hot air from bottom
of refrigerator
- Normal air flow cooling motor In the refrigeration
process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area
under the refrigerator_ Some floor coverings will discolor
at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your
floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object
to this discoloration.
Interior
light does not work
• No power at outlet.
• Light bulb needs replacing
See Care and Cleaning
section_
Refrigerator
has odor
• Food with strong odors should be tightly covered.
, Check for spoiled food.
• Interior needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning
section
• Defrost water system needs cleaning
° Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator;
replace every three months.
Accessories
Water Filter Accessory
(optional at extra cost)
Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water
that produces them. That's why it's a good idea to purify
the water with a water filter.
The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is
available from your Sears Service Center. Order Filter
No. 978488
and it may be installed in minutes when
attached to the inlet water tube connection..
Water Supply Accessory Kit
(optional at extra cost)
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off
valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the
icemaker to your cold water line is also available from
your Sears store or Sears Service Center.
Moving Precautions
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, remove
aJl food and clean and dry the interior_ Secure all loose
items by taping them securely in place, Keep the
refrigerator in an upright position during actual moving
and in the van_ Secure the refrigerator in the van to
prevent movement, and protect the outside with a
blanket,
Vacation Precautions
For extended
vacations or absences, shut off power to
the refrigerator, turn the Fresh Food control to the OFF
position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water.
Wipe dry To prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator._ Leave the doors open_
For shorter vacations,
remove perishable foods and
leave controls at their regular settings_However, if room
temperalure is expected to drop below 60°F. (16°C),
follow the same instructions as for extended vacations..
Set icemaker to the STOP (up) position and shut off water
supply to refrigerator.
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