Kenmore 253.70722 Use & Care Manual page 11

Before You Call
CONCERN
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels
whenever appliance
is on.
Longer sound levels
when compressor
comes on.
Popping or cracking
sound when com-
pressor comes on.
Bubbling or
gurgling sound, like
water boiling.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
Snapping Sound.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms on
inside walls.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms on
outside of walls.
ODOR IN APPLIANCE
Odor in appliance
POTENTIAL CAUSE
• Modern appliances
have increased storage
capacity and more
stable temperatures.
They require a high
efficiency compressor.
• Appliance operates at
higher pressures during
the start of the ON cycle.
• Metal parts undergo
expansion and
contraction, as in hot
water pipes.
• Refrigerant (used to
cool appliance) is
circulating throughout
the system.
• Appliance is not level. It
rocks on the floor when
it is moved slightly.
• Floor is uneven or
weak. Appliance rocks
on floor when it is
moved slightly.
• Appliance is touching
the wall.
• Cold Control turning
the refrigerator on
and off.
• 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.
• Door may not be
seating properly,
causing the cold air
from inside the freezer
to meet warm moist air
from outside.
• Interior needs to
be cleaned.
• Foods with strong odors
are in the appliance.
COMMON SOLUTION
• This is normal. When the surrounding noise
level is low, you might hear the compressor
running while it cools the interior.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as appliance continues to run.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as appliance continues to run.
• This is normal.
• Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First
Steps Section.
• Ensure floor can adequately support appliance.
Level the appliance by putting wood or metal
shims under part of the appliance.
• Re-level the appliance or move appliance
slightly. Refer to "Leveling" in First Steps.
• This is normal.
• This is normal.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" in Before You Call.
• Open the door less often.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" in Before You Call.
• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda. Replace air filter.
• Cover the food tightly.
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