Kenmore Elite 74309 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 42)

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Problem Possible Causes Solutions

Refrigerator and

Freezer section are

not cooling.

The refrigerator control is set to OFF

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Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls

section for proper temperature settings.

Refrigerator is set to demo mode. Demo Mode allows the lights and control display to

work normally while disabling cooling to save energy

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Controls section for instructions on how to disable

Demo Mode.

Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle. During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each

compartment may raise slightly. Wait 30 minutes and

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once the defrost cycle has completed.

Refrigerator was recently installed. It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to

reach the desired temperature.

Refrigerator was recently relocated. 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.

Cooling System runs

too much.

Refrigerator is replacing an older

model.

Modern refrigerators require more operating time but

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Refrigerator was recently plugged in

or power restored.

The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool

completely.

Door opened often or a large amount

of food / hot food was added.

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

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Doors are not closed completely. Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all the

way, see the Doors will not close completely or pop

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Refrigerator is installed in a hot

location.

The compressor will run longer under warm conditions.

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compressor to run about 40% to 80% of the time.

Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more

often. The refrigerator should not be operated above

110°F.

Condenser / back cover is clogged. Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean the

condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the panel

covering the condenser coil area.

Before conducting troubleshooting, make sure that the following basic requirements are met:

Service Flow 

Water Supply Potable Water

Water Pressure 

Operating Ambient

Temperature Limits

55°F - 110°F

Electrical Ratings

115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused

at 15 or 20 amperes.

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