Kenmore 253.17112 Use & Care Manual page 11

Before You Call
CONCERN
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels
whenever freezer is on.
Longer sound levels
when compressor
comes on.
Popping or cracking
sound when compres-
sor comes on.
Bubbling or
gurgling sound, like
water boiling.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on
inside of freezer.
ODOR IN FREEZER
Odors in freezer
LID PROBLEMS
Lid will not close.
POTENTIAL CAUSE
• Modern freezers have
increased storage
capacity and more
stable temperatures.
They require a high
efficiency compressor.
• Freezer 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 freezer) is
circulating throughout
the system.
• 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.
• Weather is hot
and humid.
• Lid may not be
seating properly.
• Lid is opened too
often or too long.
• Interior needs to
be cleaned.
• Foods with strong odors
are in the freezer.
• Freezer is not level.
It rocks on the floor
when it is moved
slightly.
• Floor is uneven or
weak. Freezer rocks
on the floor when it is
moved slightly.
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 freezer continues to run.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as freezer continues to run.
• This is normal.
• Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First
Steps section.
• Ensure floor can adequately support freezer.
• Move freezer slightly. Refer to "Leveling" in the
First Steps section after moving if necessary.
• The rate of frost buildup and internal
sweating increases. This is normal.
• See LID PROBLEMS in Before You Call Section.
• Open lid less often.
• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda.
• Cover the food tightly.
• This condition can force the cabinet out
of square and misalign the lid. Refer to
"Leveling" in the First Steps section.
• Level the freezer by using leveling legs or
brace floor supporting the freezer.
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