Jenn-Air JS42NXFXDW00 Use & Care Manual

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15If You Choose to Turn the Refrigerator Off Before YouLeave:1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:■ Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one dayahead of time.■ When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff armto the OFF (up) position.3. Depending on your model, turn the Thermostat Control(or Refrigerator Control) to OFF. See “Using Controls.”4. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to propthem open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor andmold from building up.TROUBLESHOOTINGTry the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.Refrigerator OperationThe refrigerator will not operate■ Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prongoutlet.■ Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet isworking.■ Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replacethe fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues,call an electrician.■ Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on.See “Using the Controls.”■ Is refrigerator defrosting? Your refrigerator will regularly runan automatic defrost cycle. Recheck in 30 minutes to see if itis operating.■ New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation forthe refrigerator to cool completely.NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest settingwill not cool either compartment more quickly.The motor seems to run too muchYour new refrigerator may run longer than your old one due to itshigh-efficiency compressor and fans. The unit may run evenlonger if the room is warm, a large food load is added, doors areopened often, or if the doors have been left open.The refrigerator is noisyRefrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to thisreduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your newrefrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Beloware listed some normal sounds with an explanation.■ Buzzing - heard when the water valve opens to fill the icemaker■ Pulsating - fans/compressor adjusting to optimizeperformance■ Rattling - flow of refrigerant, water line, or from items placedon top of the refrigerator■ Sizzling/Gurgling - water dripping on the heater duringdefrost cycle■ Popping - contraction/expansion of inside walls, especiallyduring initial cool-down■ Water running - may be heard when water melts during thedefrost cycle and runs into the drain pan■ Creaking/Cracking - occurs as ice is being ejected from theice maker mold.The doors will not close completely■ Door blocked open? Move food packages away from door.■ Bin or shelf in the way? Push bin or shelf back in the correctposition.The doors are difficult to open■ Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mildsoap and warm water.Electrical Shock HazardPlug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.Do not remove ground prong.Do not use an adapter.Do not use an extension cord.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,fire, or electrical shock.WARNINGWARNINGExplosion HazardUse nonflammable cleaner.Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.