Kenmore 25326202100 - Manual (Page 13)

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
SO UND AND NO ISE (Cant.)
Popping or cracking sound
when compressor comes on. • Metal parts undergo expansion
and contraction, as in hot water
pipes. • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
freezer continues to run.
Bubbiing or gurgling sound,
like water boiling. • Refrigerant (used to cool
freezer) is circulating
throughout the system.
• This is normal.
Vibrating or rattling noise. • Freezer is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved
slightly.
• Floor is uneven or weak.
Freezer rocks on floor when it
is moved slightly.
• Freezer is touching the wall.
• Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps
Section.
• Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the
freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the
freezer.
• Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly Refer to
"Leveling" in the First Steps Section.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on inside
freezer walls. • Weather is hot and humid,
which increases internal rate of
frost build-up.
• Door may not be seating
properly.
• Door is kept open too long, or
is opened too frequently.
• This is normal.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
• Open the door less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on ouside of
freezer. • Door may not be seating
properly causing the cold air
from inside the freezer to meet
warm moist air from outside.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
ODOR IN FREEZER
Odors in freezer • Interior needs to be cleaned.
• Foods with strong odors are in
the freezer.
• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking
soda.
• Cover the food tightly.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close. • Freezer is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved
slightly
• Floor is uneven or weak.
Freezer rocks on floor when it
is moved slightly
• This condition can force the cabinet out of square and
misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps
Section.
• Level the floor by using wood or metal shims under the
freezer or brace floor supporting the freezer.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on. • Light buib is burned out.
• No electric current is reaching
the freezer.
• Follow directions under "Interior Light" in the Freezer
Features Section.
• See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN" Section.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOT WORKING
Automatic ice maker not
working, (some models) • Ensure the Wire Signal Arm is not in the UP position.
• Ice maker should produce 4 to 5 pounds of ice in a 24 hour period.
• Water supply is turned off.
• Water pressure is too low.
• The freezer is not cold enough.
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