Kenmore Elite 795.71082.01 series, Service Manual

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8-1-14 Defrosting (removing frost)
1. Defrosting starts each time the COMPRESSOR running time Betwee 7~50 hours.
2. For initial power on or for restoring power, defrosting starts when the compressor running time reaches 4 hours.
3. Defrosting stops if the sensor temperature reaches 46.4°F(8°C) or more. If the sensor doesn’t reach 46.4°F(8°C) in 1
hours, the defrost mode is malfunctioning. (Refer to the defect diagnosis function, 8-1-15.)
4. Defrosting won’t function if its sensor is defective (wires are cut or short circuited)
8-1-15 Defect Diagnosis Function
1. Automatic diagnosis makes servicing the refrigerator easy.
2. When a defect occurs, the buttons will not operate; but the tones. such as ding. will sound.
3. When the defect CODE removes the sign, it returns to normal operation (RESET).
4. The defect CODE shows on the Refrigerator and Freezer Display.
LCD check function: If simultaneously pressing Ultra Ice button and freezing temperature adjustment button for a second,
display LCD graphics on. If releasing the button, the LCD graphic displays the previous status.