Kenmore 253.12502 Use & Care Manual page 13

Before You Call
CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION
Longer sound levels • Freezer operates * This is normal. Sound will level off: or
when compressor at higher pressures disappear as freezer continues to run.
comes on. during the start of the
ON cycle.
Popping or cracking * Metal parts undergo * This is normal. Sound will level off: or
sound when compres- expansion and disappear as freezer continues to run.
sor comes on. contraction, as in hot
water pipes.
Bubbling or • Refrigerant (used * This is normal.
gurgling sound, like to cool freezer) is
water boiling, circulating throughout
the system.
Vibrating or • Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First
rattling noise. Steps Section.
° 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.
° Ensure floor can adequately support freezer.
Level the freezer by putting wood or metal
shims under part of the freezer.
° Re-level the freezer or move freezer slightly.
Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps Section.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER
• This is normal.
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.
* See "LID PROBLEMS" in Before You Call Section.
° Open the door less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on • Door may not be • See "LID PROBLEMS" in Before You Call
outside of freezer, seating properly, Section.
causing the cold air
from inside the freezer
to meet warm moist
air from outside.
ODOR IN FREEZER
Odors in freezer * Interior needs to * Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
be cleaned, baking soda.
• Foods with strong odors • Cover the food tightly.
are in the freezer.
LID PROBLEMS
Lid 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.
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