Tappan pmn, Owner'S Manual

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SOLUTION OCCURRENCE
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator
walls.
Water collects on bottom side of drawer
cover.
Water collects in bottom of drawer.
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
or between doors.
Ice maker is not making any ice.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (some models)
Ice maker is not making enough ice.
Ice maker will not stop making ice.
Ice maker is not separating the cubes.
Ice has bad odor and taste.
Freezer control is set too warm. Set freezer control to a colder setting until freezer temperature is
satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. Then, if refrigerator temperature is not
right, set refrigerator control to a warmer setting.
Refrigerator control is set too warm. Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
Chilled Air Control is set too warm. Adjust Chilled Air Control to a colder setting.
Weather is hot and humid, which increases rate of frost buildup and internal sweating. This is normal.
Door is slightly open. See Occurrence section
OPENING
/
CLOSING OF DOORS
/
DRAWERS
.
Door is opened too often or too long. Open door less often.
Vegetables contain and give off moisture. It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of the
cover.
Washed vegetables and fruits drain while in the drawer. Dry items before putting them into drawer.
Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
Weather is humid. This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should
disappear.
Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside refrigerator to meet warm air from outside. See
Occurrence section
OPENING
/
CLOSING OF DOORS
/
DRAWERS
.
Ice maker wire signal arm is in "up" or OFF position. Move wire signal arm to "down" or ON position.
Household water line valve is not open. Turn on household water line valve.
Freezer is not cold enough. See Occurrence section
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
.
Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material. Turn off household water
line valve. Remove, clean or replace valve.
Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect. Ice maker should produce approximately
2-1/2 to 4 pounds of ice every 24 hours.
Freezer is not cold enough. See Occurrence section
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
.
Household water line valve is not completely open. Turn on household water line valve.
Ice maker wire arm is being held down by some item in freezer. Move item, and release arm. Remove
any ice cubes frozen together over arm.
Ice cubes are not being used frequently enough. Remove and shake ice bucket to separate cubes.
Ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer. Cover foods tightly.
Discard stale ice. Ice maker will produce fresh supply.
Water running to ice maker has poor taste or odor. Add filter to ice maker. Consult a water purifying
company.
Temperature in freezer is too warm.
Temperature in the refrigerator is too
warm and the freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperature in Meat Keeper (some
models) is too warm.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM (continued)