Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual page 12

PROBLEM [ CAUSE [ CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.)
Popping or cracking sound • Meta_ parts undergo expansion • This is normal. Sound will _evel oft or disappear as
when compressor comes on. and contraction, as in hot water freezer continues to run.
pipes.
Bubbling or gurgling sound, • Refrigerant (used to cool * This is normal.
like water boiling, freezer) is circulating
throughout the system.
Vibrating or rattling noise. • Freezer is not level. It rocks on • Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps
the floor when it is moved Section.
slightly.
• Floor is uneven or weak. • Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the
Freezer rocks on floor when it freezer by pufting wood or metal shims under part of the
is moved slightly, freezer.
• Freezer is touching the wall. • Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly. Refer to
"Leveling" in the First Steps Section.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on inside • Weather is hot and humid, • This is normal.
freezer walls, which increases internal rate of
frost build-up.
• Door may not be seating • See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
properly.
• Door is kept open too long, or • Open the door _ess often.
is opened too frequently.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on ouside of • Door may not be seating • See '_DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
freezer, properly, causing the cold air
from inside the freezer to meet
warm moist air from outside.
ODOR IN FREEZER
Odors in freezer • tntedor needs to be cleaned. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking
• Foods with strong odors are in soda.
the freezer. • Cover the food tightJy.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not cloSe. • Freezer is not level. _t rocks on • This condition can force the cabinet out of square and
the floor when it is moved misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps
slightly. Section.
• Floor is uneven or weak. • Level the f_oor by using wood or metal shims under the
Freezer rocks on floor when it freezer or brace floor supporting the freezer.
is moved slightly.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on. • Light buth is burned out. • Follow directions under "thterior Light" in the Freezer
Features Section.
• theN° electriCfreezer.Current is reaching • See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN" Section.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOT WORKING
Automatic ice maker not • Ensure the Wire Signa_ Arm is not in the UP position.
working. (some models) • 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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