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BEFORE YOU CALL
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (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.
Bubbling 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.
WATERMOISTURE/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
bulb is burned out.
•
No electric current is reaching
the freezer.
•
Follow directions under "Inferior Light" or "Mid Level
Light" in the Freezer Features Section.
•
See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN" Section.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
Automatic ice maker not
working, (some models)
• Ice maker is not working
® Ensure the wire signal arm is not in the UP position.
• Water supply is turned off.
• Water pressure
is
too low.
• The freezer is
not cold
enough.
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