Kenmore 253.17502 Series 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 freezer walls.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on
outside of freezer.
ODOR IN FREEZER
Odors in freezer
POTENTIAL CAUSE
• Modern freezers have
increased storage
capacity and more
stable temperatures.
They require a high
efficiency compressor.
• Freezer operates at
higher pressures dur-
ing the start of the
ON cycle.
• Metal parts un-
dergo 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, which
increases internal rate
of frost build-up.
• Lid may not be
seating properly.
• Lid is kept open too
long, or is opened
too frequently.
• Lid may not be seat-
ing 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 freezer.
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 disap-
pear as freezer continues to run.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or disap-
pear 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.
• This is normal.
• See "LID PROBLEMS" in Before You Call Section.
• Open the lid less often.
• See "LID PROBLEMS" in Before You
Call Section.
• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda.
• Cover the food tightly.
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