Name: Manual for 106 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Brand: KENMORE

Manual for 106 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: KENMORE

Category: Refrigerator

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Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:56 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 1999-10-01

Warranty Summary

One-year full warranty on refrigerator, five-year warranty on sealed refrigeration system against defects in material or workmanship.

Setting the Control:

The Temperature Control is preset at the factory to a "mid-setting" (3).
Adjust the control to be colder or warmer as needed, waiting 24 hours between adjustments.
Turning the control to OFF stops cooling but doesn't disconnect power.
Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool completely before adding food.

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation:

Do not block air vents with food packages in the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
Proper air circulation is essential for maintaining consistent temperatures and preventing moisture problems.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem	Possible Causes and Solutions
Your refrigerator will not operate	Is the power supply cord unplugged? Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position? Is the refrigerator defrosting?
The lights do not work	Is the power supply cord unplugged? Is the light bulb loose in the socket? Has a light bulb burned out?
Motor seems to run too much	Is the room temperature hotter than normal? Has a large amount of food just been added? Are the doors opened often? Is the control set correctly? Are the doors closed completely? Are the condenser coils dirty?
Refrigerator seems to make too much noise	The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. Refer to the "Understanding Sounds You May Hear" section.
Ice maker is not producing ice	Is the freezer temperature cold enough to produce ice? Is the ice maker arm in the OFF (arm up) position? Is the water line shut-off valve to the refrigerator turned on? Is an ice cube jammed in the ejector arm? Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice been produced?
Ice maker is producing too little ice	Has the ice maker just been installed? Has a large amount of ice just been removed? Is the control set correctly? Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on? Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?
Off-taste or odor in the ice	Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or off-flavored ice? Have the ice cubes been stored for too long? Has food in the refrigerator been wrapped properly? Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned? Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)?
Divider between compartments is warm	The warmth is probably due to normal operation of the automatic exterior moisture control.
Temperature is too warm	Are the air vents blocked in either compartment? Are the door(s) opened often? Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator or freezer? Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
There is interior moisture build-up	Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator? Is the door opened often? Is the room humid? Is the food packaged correctly? Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Was a self-defrost cycle completed?
Doors are difficult to open	Are the gaskets dirty or sticky?
Doors will not close completely	Are food packages blocking the door open? Is the ice bin out of position? Are the crisper cover, pans, shelves, bins, or baskets out of position? Are the gaskets sticking? Does the refrigerator wobble or seem unstable? Were the doors removed during product installation and not properly replaced?

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem	Possible Causes and Solutions
Your refrigerator will not operate	Is the power supply cord unplugged? Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Is the Refrigerator Control turned to the OFF position? Is the refrigerator defrosting?
The lights do not work	Is the power supply cord unplugged? Is the light bulb loose in the socket? Has a light bulb burned out?
Motor seems to run too much	Is the room temperature hotter than normal? Has a large amount of food just been added? Are the doors opened often? Is the control set correctly? Are the doors closed completely? Are the condenser coils dirty?
Refrigerator seems to make too much noise	The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. Refer to the "Understanding Sounds You May Hear" section.
Ice maker is not producing ice	Is the freezer temperature cold enough to produce ice? Is the ice maker arm in the OFF (arm up) position? Is the water line shut-off valve to the refrigerator turned on? Is an ice cube jammed in the ejector arm? Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice been produced?
Ice maker is producing too little ice	Has the ice maker just been installed? Has a large amount of ice just been removed? Is the control set correctly? Is the water shut-off valve turned completely on? Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?
Off-taste or odor in the ice	Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or off-flavored ice? Have the ice cubes been stored for too long? Has food in the refrigerator been wrapped properly? Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned? Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)?
Divider between compartments is warm	The warmth is probably due to normal operation of the automatic exterior moisture control.
Temperature is too warm	Are the air vents blocked in either compartment? Are the door(s) opened often? Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator or freezer? Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
There is interior moisture build-up	Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator? Is the door opened often? Is the room humid? Is the food packaged correctly? Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Was a self-defrost cycle completed?
Doors are difficult to open	Are the gaskets dirty or sticky?
Doors will not close completely	Are food packages blocking the door open? Is the ice bin out of position? Are the crisper cover, pans, shelves, bins, or baskets out of position? Are the gaskets sticking? Does the refrigerator wobble or seem unstable? Were the doors removed during product installation and not properly replaced?