Kenmore 253.18502 Use & Care Manual page 10

Before You CalJ
Problem i Cause i Correction
SOUND AND NOISE (cont.)
Popping or cracking * Metal parts undergo expan- * This is normal. Sound will level off: or disappear as
sound when corn= sion and contraction, as in hot freezer continues to run.
pressor comes on. water pipes.
Bubbling or gurgling • Refrigerant (used to cod • This is normal.
sound, like water freezer) is circulating
boiling, throughout the system.
• •
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 Installa=
tion 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 Installation Section.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER
* Weather is hot and humid.
Moisture collects
on inside of freezer
walls.
* Lid may not be seating prop-
erly.
* Lid is opened too often or too
long.
* The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating
increases. This is normal.
* See "LID PROBLEMS".
* Open lid less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER
Moisture collects on * Lid may not be seating prop- * See "LID PROBLEMS".
outside of freezer, erly, causing cold air from
inside freezer to meet warm
air from outside.
ODOR IN FREEZER
Odors in freezer. * interior needs to be clean. * Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking
soda.
• Foods with strong odors are in * Cover the food tightly.
the freezer.
LiD PROBLEMS
Lid will not dose •
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 lid. Refer to "Leveling" in the In=
stallation Section.
Level the floor by using wood or metal shims under
the freezer or brace floor supporting the freezer.
POWER AVAILABLE LIGHT IS NOT ON
Power Available _ * LED may be burned out. _ * Contact a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
light is not on. _ * No electric current is reaching _ * See "Freezer does not run" in the "RUNNING OF
the freezer. FREEZER"Section.
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