Kenmore 5478 Support Question
Kenmore 5478 Support Question
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Question posted by heyaud on March 18th, 2015
Odor
Kenmore upright 2 door fridge/freezer at bottom. Question odor from refrigerator even after taking and checking all contents out, washing refrigerator with soapy water, the odor is still there. can you possible given any helpful advice? Thank you
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 18th, 2015 4:21 PM
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Related Kenmore 5478 Manual Pages
Use and Care Guide - Page 2
...-out Freezer Door Bin 18 Chilled Door Bin 18 Door Rails or Bins 19 Door Bins 19 Tilt-out Fruit Bin 19
REFRIGERATOR CARE 20 Cleaning 20 Changing the Light Bulbs 20 Power Interruptions 21 Vacation and Moving Care 21
TROUBLESHOOTING 22 Refrigerator Operation 22 Temperature and Moisture 23 Ice and Water 23
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS 25
ACCESSORIES 25
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS 25...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... A service technician to instruct the user in material and workmanship.
If the sealed refrigerant system is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with ... states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties; KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... maker (on ice maker kit ready models only).
• Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on your old refrigerator, please follow instructions.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: • Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in this manual and on some models). We have provided many important safety messages in...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
...refrigerator straight out when moving the refrigerator for the water line connections. To ensure proper ventilation for 1/2" (1.25 cm) space on each side (depending on the refrigerator. If your refrigerator, allow for your refrigerator...; Normal minimum cabinet cut-out width required for the door to move and install refrigerator.
Rub a small amount of your model) to allow extra space...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... with your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Before purchasing, make sure you have questions about your local plumbing codes. Push in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Do not use an extension cord.
If you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
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Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...of fitting. See Graphic 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. See Graphic 2. 3. NOTE: Keep the water tubing connector attached to hold the doors in door alignment and closing, there is reconnected ...remove the bottom hinges to the tube that runs underneath the freezer. Check the door alignment after leveling the refrigerator.
8 Lift trim pieces off of place. Failure to adjust ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...)
D
EFG
E. Ferrule (purchased)
F Nut (purchased) G. Be sure both the refrigerator and freezer doors after the doors have selected. Do not overtighten or you may be adjusted after each adjustment to Water Line
1. Connect to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille. Do not overtighten. 3. Check for cleaning. IMPORTANT: If you have been loaded with food...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
.... 5. Check for 5 seconds. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the filter and water dispensing system.
Please read before or after installation, follow these instructions can make sure that may be making them .
Open the freezer door...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...of a control button will not cool the compartments any odors formed in your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are preset at exactly the...warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to flow ...doors or add warm food.
• Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
• Water...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... any settings.
Once water begins to activate it off automatically. Within 30 seconds after the backlight has been reactivated, additional presses of a control button will change the freezer control to flow. The SmartSense TM icon on or off . Door Ajar Alarm The Door Ajar Alarm feature sounds an alarm when the refrigerator or freezer door is -5°...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
.... Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser pad OR
place the glass below the ice dispenser and press the ice dispenser button. Pressing hard will not operate when the freezer door is selected.
• .o %
SHAVED... maker, see "Ice Maker and Storage Bin." To turn off power to the refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to cubed, a few seconds after removing the glass from the ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... Replace (red) to "REPLACE." INDICATOR:
STATUS:
NEW or GOOD (green)
New filter installed
ORDER (yellow)
Order filter
REPLACE (red) OR when water flow decreases
Replace water filter
After changing the water filter, reset the status light by pressing and holding the FILTER button for 3 seconds.
Style 1
Style 2
l,_new
good order replace
PRESS & HOLD...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... not use with the base grille. Wash ice bin with both hands and press
the release button to produce the first batch of the water supplied to the
OFF (right) position...Discard the first three batches of the freezer compartment. 1. NOTE: As air is cleared from one freezer wall to a water source, flush the water system. Replace the storage bin on the door and push down to flow, continue ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
...air inside the pan is located on a refrigerator shelf. • Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in cold water, drain and trim or tear off bruised ... plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or plastic containers with skins. • Fruit: Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in original wrapping as long as recommended. Lift crisper cover frame and remove. ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
...help remove odors, you...refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. Remove all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator exterior is no need to steel. Determine whether your refrigerator.
Stainless steel has a distinct grainy texture with any plastic parts such as shelves, crispers, etc.
3. Dry thoroughly with warm water and liquid detergent. Brushed aluminum: Wash...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
...light shield in the refrigerator liner, then snapping the bottom tabs into the freezer wall. Unplug refrigerator. 6. Empty water from the refrigerator and pack all ...door or
doors closed and tape the power cord to the back of dry ice in dry ice.
3.
Remove all frozen food in the freezer for easier access to the OFF (right) setting.
3. This stops odor and mold from the refrigerator...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
... Large load of low water pressure. • Water shutoff valve not fully open ? Connect refrigerator to cool completely.
• Door(s) opened often or left open ?
Discard ice.
Is there a water filter installed on ? Wait 72 hours for the refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open . • Kink in the water source line? Check temperature in the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
...water source line? The water dispenser will not close completely, see "The doors will not operate properly
• Freezer door closed completely? See "Water Supply Requirements." See "Prepare the Water System" or "Water and Ice Dispensers."
• Recently changed water...Close the door firmly. Connect refrigerator to only 50°F (10°C). • New installation? The water pressure ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
... of dependable operation. we will be working on your authorized Kenmore dealer.
Rental reimbursement if repair of unknown
qualit._, except
that
for any covered refrigerator or freezer.
Product replacement if your request - no functional failure excluded from a Sears representative on disinfhcted
waters
that is a risk free purchase.
If you money and aggravation...
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