Kenmore 253.70722 SERIES Use & Care Manual page 11

Before You Call
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels * Modern appliances * This is normal. When the surrounding noise
whenever appEance have increased storage level is low, you might hear the compressor
is on. capacity and more running while it cools the interior.
stable temperatures.
They require a high
efficiency compressor.
Longer sound levels * Appliance operates at * This is normal. Sound will level off: or
when compressor higher pressures during disappear as appliance continues to run.
comes on. the start of the ON cycle.
Popping or cracking * Metal parts undergo * This is normal. Sound will level off: or
sound when corn= expansion and disappear as appliance continues to run.
pressor comes on. contraction, as in hot
water pipes.
BubbEng or * Refrigerant (used to * This is normal.
gurgling sound, Eke cool appliance) is
water boiling, circulating throughout
the system.
Vibrating or * Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First
rattEng noise. Steps Section.
* 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.
* 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 "Leveting" in First Steps.
Snapping Sound. * Cold Control turning * This is normal.
the refrigerator on
and off:.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST iNSiDE APPLIANCE
• This is normal.
Moisture forms on
inside 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 "DOOR PROBLEMS" in Before You Call.
* Open the door less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms on * Door may not be * See '_DOOR PROBLEMS" in Before You Call.
outside of walls, seating properly,
causing the cold air
from inside the freezer
to meet warm moist air
from outside.
ODOR iN APPLIANCE
Odor in appEance * Interior needs to l * Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
be cleaned. / baking soda. Replace air filter.
• Foods with strong odors * Cover the food tightly.
are in the appliance.
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